Eskifjörður weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)
How is the weather in Eskifjörður in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In January, Eskifjörður typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -5°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.
Eskifjörður in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Eskifjörður. June, July and August typically offer 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 Eskifjörður climate page with graphs.
Eskifjörður, monthly averages in January
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.
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 in January.
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