Leirubakki weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Leirubakki this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Leirubakki typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 3°C. At night, it falls to around -3°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Leirubakki in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of snow/rain.

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

 

Leirubakki, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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