January · Iceland
Best time to visit Blue Lagoon in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Blue Lagoon in January
Average temperature 1°C, 153 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Blue Lagoon scores 1.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 153 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Milky geothermal waters in a black lava field, striking year-round against cool Icelandic air.
January in Blue Lagoon — off-season conditions
January averages 1°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 153 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 5 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Blue Lagoon in January?
- In January, Blue Lagoon averages 1°C, 153 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Blue Lagoon?
- January earns a 1.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Blue Lagoon in January?
- Expect about 153 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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