Hvammstangi weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Is Hvammstangi a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Hvammstangi typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Hvammstangi in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

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

 

Hvammstangi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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

Temperatures

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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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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