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Reykjavik Weather January
Reykjavik is located in oceanic climate that can be described as high humidity and moderate seasonal temperature fluctuations warm summer and soft but windy winter.
To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Reykjavik in January.
average daily high | +3.5°C | |
average daily low | -1.1°C | |
sea temperature | +5.3°C | |
daytime | 6.7 h | |
sunny / overcast hours | 0.9 / 5.8 | |
average monthly precipitation | 76 mm | |
Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Reykjavik are July, August.
Temperature in Reykjavik
In January the average daily maximum in Reykjavik is +3.5°C, and the minimum -1.1°C.
The hottest January day on record is +10.7°C, and the coldest -19.7°C.
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Daylight hours
There are 6.7 hours of daylight in Reykjavik in January. Out of these, on average 0.9 are sunny, which means the sun is almost never visible.
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Sea temperature
The average monthly temperature in Faxa Bay on the beaches of Reykjavik in January is +5.3°C.
The water is very cold and only suitable to bathe in shortly for the most hardy people.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation in Reykjavik in January is usually 76 mm, which may cause a change of plans on certain days.