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Sveinbjarnargerði weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Sveinbjarnargerði usually fare in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Sveinbjarnargerði includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -6°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Sveinbjarnargerði in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 7 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sveinbjarnargerði. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, 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 Sveinbjarnargerði climate page with graphs.

 

Sveinbjarnargerði, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 7 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 5% *  
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (10 KM, 6 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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