Höfn weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Höfn in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Höfn generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Höfn in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 215 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 25 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Höfn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 215 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 25 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Höfn.

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