Svínavatn weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Svínavatn during January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During January, Svínavatn usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -6°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Svínavatn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

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

 

Svínavatn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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