Weather · Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik Weather in January

January in Reykjavik averages 1°C by day and -3°C at night, with about 158mm of rain. That makes it not the easiest month, weather-wise.

Avg high

1°C

34°F

Avg low

-3°C

27°F

Rainfall

158mm

#2 wettest of 12

What to pack

Warm layers and a proper coat. Pack a rain jacket or travel umbrella, showers are frequent this month.

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