Dalvík weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Dalvík in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Dalvík generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

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.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 7 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 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 Dalvík 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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