Hofsós weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hofsós during January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Hofsós typically brings very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -4°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Hofsós in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 7 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hofsós. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hofsós, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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