Ásgarður weather in January (Iceland)

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

Temperatures

In January, Ásgarður tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -6°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Ásgarður in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 7 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ásgarður . July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ásgarður , monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (56 KM, 35 Miles).

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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