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Temperature in West Iceland in January

West Iceland is a region in Iceland. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Húsafell with 1°C to low temperatures in Hellissandur with 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Hellissandur and -5°C in Húsafell. In January, it is winter.

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

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in West Iceland. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
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

  • What is the warmest city in January in West Iceland?
    • According to our recent database analysis, Hellissandur is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 4°C and rarely drops below 0°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in January in West Iceland?
    • Our database indicates that in January, Húsafell is the city with the coolest temperatures in West Iceland. You can expect daytime highs of 1°C and nighttime lows close to -5°C.

  • How much sun does West Iceland get in January?
    • The city Borgarnes usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 5°C in Stykkishólmur this month, so not the best month to swim.

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