Laugar weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Laugar usually fare in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

January in Laugar generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 1°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -6°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Laugar in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 7 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 Laugar. July and August typically offer 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 Laugar climate page with graphs.

 

Laugar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (32 KM, 20 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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