Árnes weather in January (Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Árnes this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Árnes usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 3°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -3°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Árnes in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow/rain this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Árnes. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Árnes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Árnes.

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