Höfn weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Höfn in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Höfn typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°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.

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.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 25 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 215 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 25 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Höfn 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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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