Egilsstadir weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)

Is January a good time to explore Egilsstadir weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Egilsstadir includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -6°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Egilsstadir in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of snow/rain this month.

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

 

Egilsstadir, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 158 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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