When to go · January
Iceland in January
A solid time to go
Northern Lights season
Daytime high
2°C
36°F
Overnight low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
75 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window
What to expect in Iceland in January
January brings cold weather to Iceland, with daytime highs around 2°C (36°F) and overnight lows near -3°C (27°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 75 mm of rainfall on average. Northern Lights season.
January is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
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