January · Iceland
Best time to visit Höfn in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Höfn in January
Average temperature -4°C, 172 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
0.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 172 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Höfn scores 0.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 172 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Höfn sits under Vatnajökull’s ice tongues-langoustine harbour town and gateway to Jökulsárlón day trips. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
January in Höfn — the hardest end of the year
January averages -4°C (25°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 172 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 4.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 0.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Höfn in January?
- In January, Höfn averages -4°C, 172 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Höfn?
- January earns a 0.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Höfn in January?
- Expect about 172 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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