worldweatherIceland weather in January - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
Daytime
3°
Night
-2°
☀️ Day length
5 h 03 min
Chance of rain
52%
Thunder days
1%
Snow days
55%
In January, Iceland averages about 3° during the day and -2° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 52% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.
Iceland weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3℃ | -2℃ | 52% |
| February | 3℃ | -2℃ | 51% |
| March | 4℃ | -2℃ | 51% |
| April | 6℃ | 0℃ | 54% |
| May ★ | 9℃ | 4℃ | 69% |
| June ★ | 13℃ | 8℃ | 63% |
| July ★ | 14℃ | 9℃ | 69% |
| August ★ | 14℃ | 8℃ | 61% |
| September ★ | 11℃ | 6℃ | 76% |
| October | 8℃ | 2℃ | 69% |
| November | 4℃ | -1℃ | 61% |
| December | 2℃ | -4℃ | 50% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Iceland in January? Weather by city
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Iceland.