Ólafsfjörður weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Ólafsfjörður this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ólafsfjörður generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near 2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. Known for its cold temperatures, this month requires warm clothing. Ensure you dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Ólafsfjörður in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 7 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 Ólafsfjörður. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ólafsfjörður, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (50 KM, 31 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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