Bifrost weather in January (Iceland)

How is the weather in Bifrost in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Bifrost typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Bifrost in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Bifrost in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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