Neskaupstaður weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Neskaupstaður in January? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Neskaupstaður usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 3°C. At night, they generally drop to -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.

Precipitation

Neskaupstaður in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

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

 

Neskaupstaður, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 19 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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