Reykholt weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Reykholt for January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Reykholt generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -3°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Reykholt in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Reykholt. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykholt climate page with graphs.

 

Reykholt, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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