Grundarfjordur weather in January (West Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Grundarfjordur during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -0°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.

Grundarfjordur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 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.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 24 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Grundarfjordur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 24 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

* Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (30 KM, 19 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.

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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 Grundarfjordur in January?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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