Sauðárkrókur weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is the weather in Sauðárkrókur in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Sauðárkrókur generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Sauðárkrókur in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 7 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sauðárkrókur. 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 Sauðárkrókur climate page with graphs.

 

Sauðárkrókur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

* Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Sauðárkrókur in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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