Weather in January in Capital Region
Considering a trip to Capital Region this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Capital Region in January?
Capital Region is a region in Iceland. January in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Reykjavík. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Capital Region. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 135 mm to high snow/rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 143 mm.Average sunshine
The city Reykjavík usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Capital Region in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Capital Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Capital Region?
Reykjavík
In January Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kópavogur
In January Kópavogur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hafnarfjördur
In January Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mosfellsbær
In January Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Garðabær
In January Garðabær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Capital Region, in Iceland.
Is January the best time to visit Capital Region?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Capital Region with often poor weather in Reykjavík.
On average, the best time to visit Capital Region is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Reykjavík. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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