West Iceland weather in January
Planning a getaway to West Iceland this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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.
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. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine in Borgarnes. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in West Iceland for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Iceland climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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