Vopnafjörður weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)

How does the weather in Vopnafjörður usually fare in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Vopnafjörður usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Vopnafjörður in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience snow/rainfall.

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

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

 

Vopnafjörður, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 137 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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