Laugarvatn weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Laugarvatn in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Laugarvatn typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Laugarvatn in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Laugarvatn. 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 Laugarvatn climate page with graphs.

 

Laugarvatn, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 193 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 12% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (57 KM, 35 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 Laugarvatn in January?

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 in January.

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

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