Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in East Iceland, Iceland this January.
East Iceland, Iceland, a region in Iceland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 0°C (32°F) in Hallormsstaður to 4°C (39°F) in Höfn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Höfn and -6°C (21°F) in Hallormsstaður.
To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of East Iceland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Höfn. That makes January a low month for East Iceland, Iceland.
Average overnight lows in East Iceland, Iceland during January sit near -1°C (30°F) in Höfn.
According to our recent database analysis, Höfn is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 4°C (39°F) and rarely drops below -1°C (30°F) during the night.
The coldest city in January in East Iceland, Iceland is Hallormsstaður when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 0°C (32°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -6°C (21°F).
Höfn experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 25 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.
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