Þórshöfn weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Þórshöfn in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Þórshöfn generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Þórshöfn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

The city usually sees around 7 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Þórshöfn. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Þórshöfn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Þórshöfn in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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