Dalvík weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the January weather in Dalvík compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Dalvík generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 1°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -4°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Dalvík in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 7 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dalvík. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dalvík, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (37 KM, 23 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dalvík.

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