Rauðamelur weather in January (West Iceland, Iceland)
What weather conditions can you expect in Rauðamelur this January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
In January, the weather in Rauðamelur generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.
Precipitation
Rauðamelur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.Average sunshine
The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 24 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rauðamelur. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Rauðamelur climate page with graphs.
Rauðamelur, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-3°C
Max Temperature
3°C
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
123 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
79% *
Sunshine
24 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
14% *
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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.
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