Blönduós weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Blönduós during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Blönduós includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Blönduós in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of snow/rain.

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

 

Blönduós, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 17 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

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