Selfoss weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Selfoss in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Selfoss usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Selfoss in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 20 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Selfoss, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (48 KM, 30 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.

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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