Sauðárkrókur weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Sauðárkrókur for January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Sauðárkrókur includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -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.

Precipitation

Sauðárkrókur in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 7 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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