Haukadalur weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)
Wondering what the weather is like in Haukadalur during January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
During January, Haukadalur usually has very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -4°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.
Precipitation
Haukadalur in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with snow/rain during this month.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Haukadalur. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Haukadalur climate page with graphs.
Haukadalur, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-4°C
Max Temperature
2°C
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
190 mm
Rainy days
16 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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