Eskifjörður weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)
How's the weather trend in Eskifjörður as January approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
The month of January in Eskifjörður typically includes very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -5°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.
Precipitation
Eskifjörður in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of snow/rain according to historical data.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
Min Temperature
-5°C
Max Temperature
2°C
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
172 mm
Rainy days
18 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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