Vatnajökul National Park in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Vatnajökul National Park in january 2025
The weather in Vatnajökul National Park in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 423.6cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Snow showers
26% of time
23%
20%
13%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
23%
19%
13%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Partly Cloudy
24% of time
24%
18%
14%
Weather at 3am
31°F
33%
21%
19%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Vatnajökul National Park in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Vatnajökul National Park in january.
The climate of Vatnajökul National Park in january is very bad
the weather in Vatnajökul National Park in january is wet (with 11.4in of rainfall over 13 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in december there is an average of 9.4in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate is rather cold in that locality this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 34°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Vatnajökul National Park is 32°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Vatnajökul National Park in january with a maximum record of 43°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 22 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 71% of the month.
Day length in Vatnajökul National Park in january is 05:29. Sunrise is at 10:33 and sets at 16:02.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Vatnajökul National Park in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 43°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 28km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (43%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 423.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Vatnajökul National Park in january 2024:
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
22°F to 25°F
20°F to 27°F
20°F to 25°F
32°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
31°F to 34°F
23°F to 27°F
20°F to 25°F
16°F to 22°F
14°F to 20°F
14°F to 22°F
7°F to 22°F
23°F to 27°F
18°F to 27°F
14°F to 29°F
16°F to 31°F
22°F to 36°F
34°F to 43°F
22°F to 29°F
25°F to 29°F
27°F to 31°F
22°F to 38°F
25°F to 31°F
20°F to 25°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in january
Cities near Vatnajökul National Park:
| Svartifoss in january | very bad weather |
| Jokulsarlon in january | very bad weather |
| Fjadrargljufur Canyon in january | very bad weather |
| Hofn in january | very bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in january | very bad weather |
| Askja in january | very bad weather |
| Vík í Mýrdal in january | very bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in january | very bad weather |
| Dyrholaey in january | very bad weather |
| Thorsmork in january | very bad weather |
| Eyjafjallajökull in january | very bad weather |
| Skogafoss in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park in january:
Weather data for Vatnajökul National Park for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Vatnajökul National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Vatnajökul National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Vatnajökul National Park.