Ísafjörður weather in January (Westfjords, Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Ísafjörður look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ísafjörður includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Ísafjörður in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. You can typically expect 22 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ísafjörður. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, 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 Ísafjörður climate page with graphs.

 

Ísafjörður, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 22 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

Precipitation

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ísafjörður.

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