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Temperatures trend during January in Iceland

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January weather in Iceland day by day

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December February

Date	Weather	Temperatures	Rain	Snow
Jan. 1	Heavy rain	4° /-1°	34.6 mm	11.7 cm
Jan. 2	Patchy rain possible	7° /0°	1.2 mm	0.8 cm
Jan. 3	Moderate or heavy snow showers	3° /-2°	47.9 mm	10.2 cm
Jan. 4	Heavy snow	1° /-6°	47.1 mm	16.9 cm
Jan. 5	Light snow	4° /-7°	5.4 mm	3.9 cm
Jan. 6	Light freezing rain	3° /-8°	0.2 mm	0 cm
Jan. 7	Cloudy	-1° /-7°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 8	Light snow	2° /-9°	5.1 mm	3.7 cm
Jan. 9	Sunny	4° /-7°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 10	Partly cloudy	8° /-6°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 11	Partly cloudy	6° /-6°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 12	Cloudy	6° /-6°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 13	Overcast	6° /-6°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 14	Sunny	8° /-4°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 15	Sunny	8° /-3°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 16	Sunny	9° /-4°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 17	Sunny	7° /-4°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 18	Overcast	9° /-2°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 19	Sunny	8° /-4°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 20	Sunny	5° /-6°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 21	Sunny	9° /-4°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 22	Sunny	7° /-3°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 23	Sunny	7° /-8°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 24	Overcast	5° /-5°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 25	Light freezing rain	0° /-8°	0.2 mm	0 cm
Jan. 26	Overcast	1° /-6°	0.8 mm	0.5 cm
Jan. 27	Cloudy	3° /-7°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 28	Sunny	6° /-6°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 29	Sunny	8° /-5°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 30	Sunny	9° /-4°	0 mm	0 cm
Jan. 31	Light snow	6° /-1°	6.1 mm	2 cm
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Important Notice

Our weather forecast for Iceland in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Iceland forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

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Iceland in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Iceland during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 5° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Iceland during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 148.5 mm is expected in Iceland during January, occurring over more than 0 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Iceland in January 2027?

Iceland experiences an average snowfall of 49.8 cm during January, occurring over 5 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Iceland during January?

The average wind speed in Iceland during January is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Iceland snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Iceland’s snowy potential this January ❄️

On average, Iceland sees 5 snowy days during January, with approximately 49.8 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Iceland

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Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
					1 4°	2 7°
3 3°	4 1°	5 4°	6 3°	7 -1°	8 2°	9 4°
10 8°	11 6°	12 6°	13 6°	14 8°	15 8°	16 9°
17 7°	18 9°	19 8°	20 5°	21 9°	22 7°	23 7°
24 5°	25 0°	26 1°	27 3°	28 6°	29 8°	30 9°
31 6°