Reykjanes Westfjords weather in January (Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Reykjanes Westfjords in January? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Reykjanes Westfjords includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Reykjanes Westfjords in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjanes Westfjords. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykjanes Westfjords climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjanes Westfjords, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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