Sprengisandur weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Sprengisandur usually fare in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Sprengisandur generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -5°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Sprengisandur in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 33 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sprengisandur. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sprengisandur climate page with graphs.

 

Sprengisandur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (73 KM, 45 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

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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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