Wearcasting

What to Wear in Reykjavik in January

Dark and cold — Northern Lights at their best. Expect -2°–2°C with 15 rainy days on average.

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High

2°C

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Low

-2°C

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Rain days

15

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Feel

Rainy Day

Typical outfit

~0°C average

About January in Reykjavik

January in Reykjavik typically brings dark and cold — northern lights at their best. With averages of -2°–2°C, the conditions call for rain is in the forecast — waterproof layers are your best friend today.

Dress in waterproof layers rather than one very thick coat. You'll warm up walking and cool down in buildings.

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