Hofstaðir weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Hofstaðir in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Hofstaðir includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -6°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Hofstaðir in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 7 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hofstaðir. July typically offers 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 Hofstaðir climate page with graphs.

 

Hofstaðir, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (58 KM, 36 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.

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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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