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Víðigerði weather in January (Iceland)

Is January a good time to explore Víðigerði weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Víðigerði includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Víðigerði in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow/rain.

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

 

Víðigerði, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy 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.

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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?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.