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January climate

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January in Reykjavík

Iceland · Europe

Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Not an ideal month

Late

Daytime high

38°F

Lows around 32°F

Precipitation

19 days/mo

Sun

1 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

Sea temp

44°F

Too cold for swimming

Wind

16 mph

Windy

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Temperature

Cold by day, freezing at night.

38°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

61%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

0.9 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 22° and nights feel near 21°.

FreezingVery coldColdNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

23%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Wind is more noticeable in January; open areas can feel blustery.

16 mphJanuary Windy

Sea temperature

44°FJanuary sea temp

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January stays around 35°F through the day and night.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning35°F

Rain35%

Cloud78%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday35°F

Rain34%

Cloud77%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Late afternoon35°F

Rain34%

Cloud77%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Early evening35°F

Rain35%

Cloud77%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Reykjavík with Tromso.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Sea°F

Jan

4.8

0.9

Feb

4.7

1.8

Mar

4.5

3.6

Apr

3.7

4.7

May

3.3

6.2

Jun

2.7

5.4

Jul

3.0

5.5

Aug

3.8

5.0

Sep

5.5

4.2

Oct

4.9

2.7

Nov

4.6

1.3

Dec

4.8

0.4

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44