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Weather in January in East Iceland

Considering a trip to East Iceland 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 East Iceland in January?

East Iceland is a region in Iceland. January in East Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Hallormsstaður at 0°C to cold in Höfn at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Höfn and -6°C in Hallormsstaður. In many regions in Iceland, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Vopnafjörður with an average of 137 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Hali with 266 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 25 hours of sunlight in Höfn. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Iceland in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our East Iceland climate page.

Where to go in East Iceland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the East Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in East Iceland?

Höfn

In January Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Höfn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-1°C 
17 hours 
211 mm 
16 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
25 hours 
215 mm 
17 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
62 hours 
216 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Höfn

Egilsstadir

In January Egilsstadir generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Egilsstadir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
0°C 
-7°C 
148 mm 
16 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
158 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
140 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Egilsstadir

Seyðisfjörður

In January Seyðisfjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Seyðisfjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-6°C 
148 mm 
18 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
159 mm 
18 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
141 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Seyðisfjörður

Vopnafjörður

In January Vopnafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vopnafjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-4°C 
138 mm 
18 days 
poor 
2°C 
-3°C 
137 mm 
17 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
119 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Vopnafjörður

Skálafell

In January Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Skálafell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-4°C 
17 hours 
233 mm 
17 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
25 hours 
235 mm 
18 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
62 hours 
242 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Skálafell

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Iceland, in Iceland.

Is January the best time to visit East Iceland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.

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