Reykjahlíð weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Reykjahlíð in January? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Reykjahlíð usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -6°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Reykjahlíð in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 7 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 Reykjahlíð. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjahlíð, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (53 KM, 33 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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