Westfjords weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Westfjords in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C 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.
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 a closer look at January's conditions in Westfjords, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Westfjords's yearly weather, check out our Westfjords climate page.
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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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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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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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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.
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