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Temperature in South Iceland in January

South Iceland is a region in Iceland. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Sprengisandur with 1°C to low temperatures in Vestmannaeyjar with 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Vestmannaeyjar and -5°C in Sprengisandur.

What is the temperature of the different cities in South Iceland in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of South Iceland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in South Iceland?
    • From a thorough analysis of our records, Vestmannaeyjar clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 6°C, and evenings that remain near 2°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in South Iceland?
    • The coldest city in January in South Iceland is Sprengisandur when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 1°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -5°C.

  • How much sun does South Iceland get in January?
    • The city Höfn usually sees around 25 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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