Stokkseyri weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Stokkseyri? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Stokkseyri tends to experience low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -1°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Stokkseyri in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

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 Stokkseyri. June, July and August typically offer 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 Stokkseyri climate page with graphs.

 

Stokkseyri, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (52 KM, 32 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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