Hafnarfjördur weather in January (Capital Region, Iceland)

How does the January weather in Hafnarfjördur compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

January in Hafnarfjördur generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Hafnarfjördur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hafnarfjördur. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hafnarfjördur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (7 KM, 4 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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