Stafafell weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)

How does the January weather in Stafafell compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Stafafell typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Stafafell in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 215 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 25 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stafafell, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 215 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 25 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (24 KM, 15 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

Temperatures

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 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

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