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Hnífsdalur weather in January (Iceland)

How is the weather in Hnífsdalur in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Hnífsdalur generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Hnífsdalur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 22 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hnífsdalur. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hnífsdalur, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

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 Hnífsdalur 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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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