Hólmavík weather in January (Westfjords, Iceland)
Looking to travel to Hólmavík in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In January, Hólmavík generally has 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's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.
Hólmavík in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 19 days.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hólmavík. July and August generally stand out with 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 Hólmavík climate page with graphs.
Hólmavík, monthly averages in January
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.
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 in January.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hólmavík.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.