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Þórshöfn Weather in January

Thinking of visiting Þórshöfn in January? Expect low temperatures reaching 3°C (37°F) during the day, dropping to -3°C (27°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of snow/rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Þórshöfn in January

Typically, you can expect about 19 days of snow/rain this month, with 98 mm (3.9 in) on average. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Þórshöfn in January

In January, Þórshöfn sees low temperatures, with highs of 3°C (37°F). Nights drop to around -3°C (27°F). January is part of winter. Cold conditions tend to persist from morning through evening, so be prepared for winter weather. At -3°C (27°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. 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.

Sunshine in Þórshöfn in January

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 7 hours of sunshine.

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Þórshöfn Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C (27°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm (3.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 7 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Best Places in Iceland in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Þórshöfn in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Þórshöfn in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Þórshöfn in January

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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