Jarðlangsstaðir weather in January (Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Jarðlangsstaðir this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Jarðlangsstaðir typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 3°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Jarðlangsstaðir in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jarðlangsstaðir. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jarðlangsstaðir, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (55 KM, 34 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

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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