Bifrost weather in January (Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Bifrost this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Bifrost includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -4°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Bifrost in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bifrost. 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 Bifrost climate page with graphs.

 

Bifrost, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (65 KM, 40 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

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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