Hveragerði weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Hveragerði? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Hveragerði typically brings low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -3°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Hveragerði in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 20 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 Hveragerði. June 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 Hveragerði climate page with graphs.

 

Hveragerði, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (37 KM, 23 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

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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