Raufarhöfn weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Raufarhöfn 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 Raufarhöfn generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -2°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Raufarhöfn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 7 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Raufarhöfn. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Raufarhöfn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 7 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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