Búðardalur weather in January (West Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Búðardalur this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Búðardalur includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -4°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Búðardalur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 24 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Búðardalur. July and August typically offer 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 Búðardalur climate page with graphs.

 

Búðardalur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 24 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (45 KM, 28 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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