Grindavík Weather in January

What's the weather like in Grindavík (Southern Peninsula) in January 2024?

The climate in Grindavík during January can be summarized as cold and damp.

January is in the winter in Grindavík and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

Grindavík weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.9°C 35.3°F
Nightly temperature -2.9°C 26.9°F
Average temperature -0.5°C 31.1°F
Daily sunshine 0.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 104 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 25.2kph 16 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grindavík with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Grindavík

Grindavík average temperature in January

January rainfall

Grindavík average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Grindavík average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Grindavík in January 2024.

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Grindavík weather stats

Grindavík weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.8°C 55°F
Driest month: July 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 3hrs
Coldest month: January 1.7°C 35.1°F
Wettest month: October 124mm 4.9ins
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