Stykkishólmur weather in January (West Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Stykkishólmur usually fare in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Stykkishólmur typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -1°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Stykkishólmur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 24 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Stykkishólmur. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stykkishólmur climate page with graphs.

 

Stykkishólmur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 24 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 14%  

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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