Sólheimar weather in January (Iceland)

How is the weather in Sólheimar in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Sólheimar typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Sólheimar in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Sólheimar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (61 KM, 38 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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Precipitation

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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 Sólheimar 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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