January · Iceland
Best time to visit Selfoss in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Selfoss in January
Average temperature -2°C, 187 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 187 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Selfoss scores 1.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 187 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Selfoss is South Iceland’s service town on the Ölfusá-base for Golden Circle and south-coast waterfall loops. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
January in Selfoss — the hardest end of the year
January averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 187 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 5 hours of daylight.
It scores 1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.9/10 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Selfoss in January?
- In January, Selfoss averages -2°C, 187 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Selfoss?
- January earns a 1.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Selfoss in January?
- Expect about 187 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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