Laugarvatn weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

How's the weather trend in Laugarvatn as January approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Laugarvatn tends to experience low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -4°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 20 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 193 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage 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 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.

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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