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Westfjords Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Westfjords, Iceland in January.

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Thinking about venturing to the Westfjords, Iceland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Westfjords in January

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. January in the Westfjords generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Ísafjörður. In numerous regions in Iceland, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To explore the conditions in the Westfjords, Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Drangsnes with an average of 132 mm (5.2 in) to high snow/rainfall in Suðureyri with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Explore the Westfjords by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Westfjords.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Westfjords

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Westfjords, Iceland?

Temperature range in the Westfjords (January)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (January)

Ísafjörður

In January Ísafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In January Flateyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In January Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In January Súðavík generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In January Þingeyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Þingeyri →

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

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Westfjords in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Flateyri 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Patreksfjörður 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Súðavík 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Þingeyri 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Hólmavík 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

The Westfjords weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Westfjords, Iceland in January?

January in the Westfjords, Iceland brings poor weather. In Ísafjörður, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in the Westfjords, Iceland in January?

Daytime temperatures in Ísafjörður peak at roughly 2°C (36°F) in January, dropping to about -3°C (27°F) overnight.

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Ísafjörður typically receives notable snow/rainfall in January, about 144 mm (5.7 in) on average across the Westfjords, Iceland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ísafjörður, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Westfjords, Iceland.

On average, the best time to visit the Westfjords, Iceland is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.

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