Kjalarnes weather in January (Iceland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Kjalarnes this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kjalarnes includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Kjalarnes in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 20 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Kjalarnes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (12 KM, 7 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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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