Hraunvellir weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

How does the January weather in Hraunvellir compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Hraunvellir generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Hraunvellir in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hraunvellir. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hraunvellir, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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