SeasonMapIceland in January
January is one of Iceland's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 27/100, led by Akureyri at 31 — -2°C and 18 rainy days — while Húsavík is cooler at -5°C and scores 30.
#11 of 12 months for Iceland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iceland in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akureyri | City | -2°C | 109 mm · 18 days | 31 tier F | — |
| 2 | Reykjavík | City | -2°C | 127 mm · 18 days | 31 tier F | — |
| 3 | Húsavík | City | -5°C | 92 mm · 17 days | 30 tier F | — |
| 4 | Vík | Beach | -2°C | 280 mm · 21 days | 17 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.