Weather in January 2025

Reykjavik weather in January 2025

The weather in Reykjavik in January is very cold with temperatures between -1°C and 2°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Reykjavik. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Reykjavik is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Reykjavik in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Reykjavik in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Reykjavik before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
2° / -1°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
10
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
13
Dry Days
Dry Days
8
Rainfall
Rainfall
138
mm
6.1
Sun Hours
6.1
Hrs

Reykjavik annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 2° / -1° 10 8 13 138 mm
Awful
February 2° / -1° 10 7 12 119 mm
Awful
March 3° / -1° 10 7 14 118 mm
Awful
April 5° / 1° 11 11 8 101 mm
Awful
May 9° / 4° 9 20 3 88 mm
Awful
June 12° / 8° 7 23 0 74 mm
Bad
July 14° / 9° 7 24 0 82 mm
Ok
August 13° / 9° 8 23 0 97 mm
Bad
September 10° / 7° 11 18 1 135 mm
Bad
October 6° / 4° 11 18 2 111 mm
Awful
November 3° / 1° 10 11 9 96 mm
Awful
December 1° / -2° 8 11 11 103 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Reykjavik in January
Rain in Reykjavik in January

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Weather in Reykjavik in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Reykjavik in January?
The average temperature in Reykjavik in January is -1/2° C.
What is the chance of rain in Reykjavik in January?
On average, there are 10 rainy days in Reykjavik during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Reykjavik?
The weather in Reykjavik in January is awful.
Can it snow in Reykjavik in January?
On average, there are 13 snowy days in Reykjavik in January.
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