Iceland in January: Weather, Planning & Local’s Tips

- January in Iceland is one of the best times to visit Iceland. But it certainly isn't for everyone. Let me tell you about everything you need to know, how to plan your itinerary, what activities to do, talk about driving weather and more.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Is it worth it?
00:44 Weather
02:11 Important websites
02:50 Daylight hours
03:38 Northern Lights
04:26 Planning your trip
05:21 Hiking
06:00 Tours
06:30 Planning tips
08:22 Renting a car (2wd vs 4wd)
09:23 Clothes

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🖊️About the author :
Jan is a Czech photographer, content creator & outdoor enthusiast living in Iceland since 2017. In 2022 he started this YouTube channel to share travel tips for anyone who's looking to travel to Iceland.

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[polishtheday]

Iceland is usually a bit warmer than where I live in Canada. Road closures aren’t normal in the city where I am now, but where I grew up driving lessons included learning how to navigate in drifting snow and shovelling the car out of a snowdrift. We didn’t close roads. We’d just wait and line up behind a snowplough in a car well-stocked with emergency gear.

I’ve also lived in northern Canada where the daylight hours were few as well.

Sounds like a winter vacation in Iceland relaxing by a warm fire reading and knitting, with a bit of snowshoeing would be wonderful and a good way to learn a bit of Icelandic for a summer visit.

[katesommerville]

I can’t believe it’s almost 12 months since my last visit 😳 still unsure when I can make it back, but I did love all the snow, super weird for me. Like today, it’s only 34c 😂. You have some excellent points 👍

[JM-eoiw]

We were just in Tröllaskagi and was influenced by your videos. Stunning place. Got to see the intense new year aurora too

[stevefoster]

I’ve had really good luck with my photo gloves from The Heat Company. They’re very versatile and with the liner glove and the ability to attach a chemical heat pack, they keep my hands warm here at home in Maine in the US and when I’ve been in Iceland and in Alaska.

[HarryOsirian]

Hi Jan,
I was wondering, could you explain how the Safetravel app works?
I tried installing it last summer, but they asked me to provide a contact person in case of an emergency.
I'm a bit confused because I thought the app's main purpose was to regularly check in with the traveler and take action if needed. I even reached out to their team to ask why I should list someone, but I'm still unsure about how the app functions. They never responden to my question by the way 🤪.
I'd love to see the Northern Lights in Iceland. I'm considering coming over between September and February.