Hjalteyri weather in January (Iceland)

How is the weather in Hjalteyri in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Hjalteyri typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -5°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.

Hjalteyri in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The city usually sees around 7 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 Hjalteyri. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hjalteyri, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (19 KM, 11 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

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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 Hjalteyri in January?

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 4°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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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