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Eyrarbakki weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Eyrarbakki for January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of January in Eyrarbakki typically includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Eyrarbakki in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 20 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Eyrarbakki. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Eyrarbakki climate page with graphs.

 

Eyrarbakki, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 170 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 12% *  
Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (47 KM, 29 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.

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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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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