Borgarnes weather in January (West Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Borgarnes in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Borgarnes typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Borgarnes in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Borgarnes. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Borgarnes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (44 KM, 27 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.

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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 Borgarnes 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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