Seyðisfjörður weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)
How is January weather typically in Seyðisfjörður? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
The typical weather for January in Seyðisfjörður includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°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
Seyðisfjörður in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Seyðisfjörður. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Seyðisfjörður climate page with graphs.
Seyðisfjörður, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-5°C
Max Temperature
2°C
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
159 mm
Rainy days
18 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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