Ólafsvík weather in January (West Iceland, Iceland)

How is January weather typically in Ólafsvík? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Ólafsvík usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about -0°C at night. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Ólafsvík in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 24 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 Ólafsvík. June, July and August typically offer 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 Ólafsvík climate page with graphs.

 

Ólafsvík, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 24 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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