Þórshöfn weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Þórshöfn in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Þórshöfn generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -3°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Þórshöfn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 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 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Þórshöfn.

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