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Weather in January in West Iceland

Are you planning a trip a to West Iceland in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in West Iceland in January?

West Iceland is a region in Iceland. January in West Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Húsafell at 1°C to cold in Hellissandur at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Hellissandur and -5°C in Húsafell. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Iceland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Ólafsvík with an average of 119 mm to high snow/rainfall in Húsafell with 151 mm.

Average sunshine

Borgarnes experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at West Iceland's conditions throughout the year, check out our West Iceland climate page.

Where to go in West Iceland in January

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

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our West Iceland's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Borgarnes

In January Borgarnes 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.

Borgarnes
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
1,327 hours 
1364 mm 
204 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-3°C 
20 hours 
137 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
60 hours 
145 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Borgarnes

Grundarfjordur

In January Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grundarfjordur
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
7°C 
3°C 
1,258 hours 
1238 mm 
202 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-0°C 
24 hours 
126 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-1°C 
56 hours 
132 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Grundarfjordur

Stykkishólmur

In January Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stykkishólmur
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
1,258 hours 
1227 mm 
194 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-1°C 
24 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-2°C 
56 hours 
128 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Stykkishólmur

Akranes

In January Akranes 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.

Akranes
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
1,327 hours 
1384 mm 
207 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
20 hours 
136 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-2°C 
60 hours 
145 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Akranes

Búðardalur

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

Búðardalur
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
7°C 
1°C 
1,258 hours 
1213 mm 
200 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
24 hours 
122 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-5°C 
56 hours 
129 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Búðardalur

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

Is January the best time to visit West Iceland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to West Iceland with often poor weather in Borgarnes.

On average, the best time to visit West Iceland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Borgarnes. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Iceland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.