January · Iceland
Best time to visit Akureyri in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Akureyri in January
Average temperature -3°C, 108 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Akureyri scores 1.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 108 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
At the head of Eyjafjörður, Akureyri combines whale-watching boats, mountain trails, and a botanical garden.
January in Akureyri — the hardest end of the year
At -3°C (27°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
108 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 4.8 hours of daylight.
That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Akureyri — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Akureyri in January?
- In January, Akureyri averages -3°C, 108 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Akureyri?
- January earns a 1.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Akureyri in January?
- Expect about 108 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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