Þorlákshöfn Weather in January

What's the weather like in Þorlákshöfn (South) in January 2024?

The climate in Þorlákshöfn during January can be summarized as cold and damp.

January is in the winter in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

Þorlákshöfn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.6°C 33.1°F
Nightly temperature -4.6°C 23.7°F
Average temperature -2°C 28.4°F
Daily sunshine 0.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 7.2°C 44.9°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 24.8kph 16 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Þorlákshöfn

Þorlákshöfn average temperature in January

January rainfall

Þorlákshöfn average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Þorlákshöfn 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 Þorlákshöfn in January 2024.

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Þorlákshöfn weather stats

Þorlákshöfn weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.7°C 54.9°F
Driest month: May 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 3hrs
Coldest month: January 0.5°C 32.9°F
Wettest month: October 122mm 4.8ins
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