Eyjafjaroarsveit weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Eyjafjaroarsveit in January? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Eyjafjaroarsveit typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. Winter occurs in January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -0°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -7°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Eyjafjaroarsveit in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 7 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

 

Eyjafjaroarsveit, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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

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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?

Visitors traveling to Eyjafjaroarsveit should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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