Akranes Weather in January

What's the weather like in Akranes (West) in January 2024?

The climate in Akranes during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Akranes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Akranes weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Nightly temperature -4.1°C 24.6°F
Average temperature -1.7°C 29°F
Daily sunshine 0.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 5.8°C 42.5°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 23.4kph 15 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Akranes with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Akranes

Akranes average temperature in January

January rainfall

Akranes average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Akranes average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Akranes in January 2024.

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Akranes weather stats

Akranes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Driest month: May 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 3.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: October 110mm 4.3ins
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