Grenivík weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Grenivík 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, Grenivík generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Grenivík in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 7 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Grenivík. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Grenivík climate page with graphs.

 

Grenivík, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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