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Is January a good time to go to Iceland?

Is January a good time to go to Iceland?

Iceland’s January Weather, Temperature & Length of Days. January is a great time to visit Iceland. this is a great time of year to view the Northern lights, you can take advantage of great travels deals and there’s are very special Bonfire events around the country on January 6.

Can you see the Northern Lights in January in Iceland?

The chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland in January are incredibly high. This is because January has just a few hours of daylight. With longer nights, it’s easier to catch the lights. Wrap up warm in plenty of layers and chase the great aurora on the exclusive Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik!

What was the weather in January 2021?

The nationally averaged maximum temperature (daytime highs) was warmer than average during January at 44.0°F, 3.6°F above average, ranking in the warmest third of the 127-year record. There were approximately 651 daily cold high (442) and low (209) temperature records set during the month.

What clothes to wear in Iceland in January?

What to wear and what to pack for Iceland in winter

  • Waterproof winter jacket. Waterproof and windproof winter jacket.
  • Thermal underwear. Thermal underwear is a must in Iceland in winter.
  • Wool or fleece sweaters.
  • Waterproof winter pants.
  • Wool socks.
  • Waterproof winter boots.
  • Ice cleats.
  • Waterproof gloves, winter hat, and a scarf.

Is 2020 a good year to see Northern Lights?

During the winter of 2020, the Northern Lights viewing was typical for a solar minimum year. But from 2020 onwards, there will be a slow ramp-up in solar activity, and auroras should increase in frequency, peaking in 2024/2025 with the Solar Maximum.

Is it hot enough to sunbathe in Dubai in January?

It is warm enough to sunbathe between 10.30 and 3.30 and the temperature is usually early to mid 20soC; outside of those times the sun is too low in the sky and the shadows too long.

What is the average high in January?

In Calgary, in January, the average high-temperature is -3.9°C (25°F), and the average low-temperature is -11.2°C (11.8°F).

Is Iceland colder than Greenland?

Despite what the names suggest, Greenland is much colder than Iceland. 11% of Iceland’s landmass is covered by a permanent Ice Sheet. As amazing as this is, it’s nothing compared to Greenland’s unbelievable 80% Ice Sheet Cover.