Reykholt weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Reykholt in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Reykholt generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Reykholt in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Reykholt in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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