Seyðisfjörður weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)
How is the weather in Seyðisfjörður in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In January, Seyðisfjörður generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. 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.
Seyðisfjörður in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Seyðisfjörður 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.
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