Mosfellsbær weather in January (Capital Region, Iceland)

How does the weather in Mosfellsbær usually fare in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Mosfellsbær generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Mosfellsbær in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mosfellsbær. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mosfellsbær climate page with graphs.

 

Mosfellsbær, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (10 KM, 6 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. 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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