Weather in January in Westfjords
Thinking about venturing to Westfjords this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Westfjords in January?
Westfjords is a region in Iceland. January in 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 and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Ísafjörður. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Westfjords in January, check out the map below. 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 Westfjords in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Hólmavík with an average of 137 mm to high snow/rainfall in Suðureyri with 145 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Westfjords climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Westfjords?
Ísafjörður
In January Ísafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Flateyri
In January Flateyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Patreksfjörður
In January Patreksfjörður 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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Súðavík
In January Súðavík generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°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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Þingeyri
In January Þingeyri 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 Westfjords, in Iceland.
Is January the best time to visit Westfjords?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ísafjörður, January may not be the ideal time to visit Westfjords.
On average, the best time to visit Westfjords is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Westfjords.
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