Kópavogur weather in January (Capital Region, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Kópavogur in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Kópavogur generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Kópavogur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Kópavogur, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 12% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Kópavogur in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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