Swimming in Iceland in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

Do you want to go to the beach in Iceland in january 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in january in Iceland by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in Iceland in january 2025

Here, find the average sea temperature in Iceland in january in several coastal cities.

Reykjavik

on average:

42°F

min: 41°F / max: 43°F

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Akureyri

on average:

39°F

min: 35°F / max: 42°F

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Borgarnes

on average:

41°F

min: 40°F / max: 42°F

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Djúpavík

on average:

40°F

min: 37°F / max: 44°F

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Grindavík

on average:

43°F

min: 42°F / max: 45°F

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Hofn

on average:

43°F

min: 41°F / max: 45°F

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Ísafjörður

on average:

40°F

min: 36°F / max: 44°F

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Ólafsvík

on average:

38°F

min: 37°F / max: 40°F

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Patreksfjörður

Raufarhöfn

on average:

38°F

min: 35°F / max: 41°F

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Siglufjördur

on average:

38°F

min: 34°F / max: 43°F

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Snaefellsnes

on average:

38°F

min: 36°F / max: 40°F

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Vík í Mýrdal

on average:

45°F

min: 44°F / max: 46°F

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Arnarstapi

on average:

38°F

min: 37°F / max: 40°F

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Djúpivogur

on average:

43°F

min: 41°F / max: 45°F

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Dyrholaey

on average:

45°F

min: 44°F / max: 46°F

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Flatey island

on average:

38°F

min: 36°F / max: 40°F

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Hornstrandir

on average:

40°F

min: 36°F / max: 44°F

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Húsavík

on average:

38°F

min: 35°F / max: 41°F

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Hvitserkur

on average:

38°F

min: 34°F / max: 43°F

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Where should you go swimming in Iceland in the month of january?

Swimming in Iceland in january is freezing

In january in Iceland swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

Forget about swimming in Reykjavik, Akureyri, Borgarnes, Djúpavík, Grindavík, Hofn, Ísafjörður, Ólafsvík, Patreksfjörður, Raufarhöfn, Siglufjördur, Snaefellsnes, Vík í Mýrdal, Arnarstapi, Djúpivogur, Dyrholaey, Flatey island, Hornstrandir, Húsavík and Hvitserkur in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 41°F (and only 43°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in Iceland in january: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in january

Reykjavik

January
Average sea temperature 42°F
Minimum sea temperature 41°F
Maximum sea temperature 43°F
Average outside temperature 34°F
Maximum outside temperature 38°F
Minimum outside temperature 32°F
Precipitation 5.4in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(30%)
Cloud cover 65%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Reykjavik in january

Akureyri

January
Average sea temperature 39°F
Minimum sea temperature 35°F
Maximum sea temperature 42°F
Average outside temperature 23°F
Maximum outside temperature 29°F
Minimum outside temperature 18°F
Precipitation 7in
Number of days of precipitation 11 jour(s)
(37%)
Cloud cover 69%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Akureyri in january

Borgarnes

January
Average sea temperature 41°F
Minimum sea temperature 40°F
Maximum sea temperature 42°F
Average outside temperature 34°F
Maximum outside temperature 38°F
Minimum outside temperature 32°F
Precipitation 5.4in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(30%)
Cloud cover 65%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Borgarnes in january

Djúpavík

January
Average sea temperature 40°F
Minimum sea temperature 37°F
Maximum sea temperature 44°F
Average outside temperature 31°F
Maximum outside temperature 34°F
Minimum outside temperature 29°F
Precipitation 2.8in
Number of days of precipitation 4 jour(s)
(13%)
Cloud cover 64%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Djúpavík in january

Grindavík

January
Average sea temperature 43°F
Minimum sea temperature 42°F
Maximum sea temperature 45°F
Average outside temperature 40°F
Maximum outside temperature 41°F
Minimum outside temperature 38°F
Precipitation 7.9in
Number of days of precipitation 13 jour(s)
(42%)
Cloud cover 66%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Grindavík in january

List of coastal cities in Iceland

Reykjavik in januaryfreezing swimming
Akureyri in januaryfreezing swimming
Borgarnes in januaryfreezing swimming
Djúpavík in januaryfreezing swimming
Grindavík in januaryfreezing swimming
Hofn in januaryfreezing swimming
Ísafjörður in januaryfreezing swimming
Ólafsvík in januaryfreezing swimming
Patreksfjörður in januaryfreezing swimming
Raufarhöfn in januaryfreezing swimming
Siglufjördur in januaryfreezing swimming
Snaefellsnes in januaryfreezing swimming
Vík í Mýrdal in januaryfreezing swimming
Arnarstapi in januaryfreezing swimming
Djúpivogur in januaryfreezing swimming
Dyrholaey in januaryfreezing swimming
Flatey island in januaryfreezing swimming
Hornstrandir in januaryfreezing swimming
Húsavík in januaryfreezing swimming
Hvitserkur in januaryfreezing swimming
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