Askja in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Askja in january 2026
The weather in Askja in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 1268.1cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Snow showers
48% of time
13%
13%
10%
Weather at 12pm
27°F
Snow showers
48% of time
17%
11%
9%
Weather at 6pm
20°F
Snow showers
50% of time
14%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
20°F
55%
14%
12%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Askja in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Askja in january.
The climate of Askja in january is very bad
The climate in january in Askja is wet (with 7.4in of rainfall over 12 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 9.3in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate is very cold here this month. Bring warm clothes!. Temperatures are up to 29°F. The minimum is 18°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Askja is 23°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Askja in the month of january with a maximum record of 49°F in 2019 and a minimum record of -14°F in 2015.
On this month of january, day length in Askja is generally 05:05. The sun rises at 10:44 and sets at 15:49.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Askja in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -14°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1268.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:49 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:05 | ||||
| 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 Askja in january 2025:
-5°F to 5°F
13°F to 22°F
16°F to 25°F
2°F to 9°F
5°F to 20°F
13°F to 20°F
7°F to 14°F
-4°F to 2°F
9°F to 18°F
7°F to 20°F
29°F to 32°F
27°F to 41°F
23°F to 32°F
29°F to 40°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 43°F
14°F to 23°F
11°F to 22°F
14°F to 29°F
20°F to 31°F
16°F to 22°F
11°F to 13°F
13°F to 27°F
23°F to 27°F
20°F to 31°F
20°F to 29°F
4°F to 11°F
11°F to 22°F
-0°F to 13°F
5°F to 23°F
9°F to 27°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in january
Cities near Askja:
| Mývatn in january | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in january | very bad weather |
| Akureyri in january | very bad weather |
| Vatnajökul National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Jokulsarlon in january | very bad weather |
| Svartifoss in january | very bad weather |
| Hofn in january | very bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in january | very bad weather |
| Egilsstaðir in january | very bad weather |
| Húsavík in january | very bad weather |
| Djúpivogur in january | very bad weather |
| Kerlingarfjöll in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Askja
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Askja in january:
Weather data for Askja for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Askja. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Askja 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 Askja.