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What to pack for Iceland in January
Typical January, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 36°F, lows 27°F, rain 18 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 4:20pm. Wind averages 17 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
17 items · 0 packed
Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
18 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 27°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Warm hat (beanie)
Gloves
Insulated winter boots
Polarized sunglasses
Travel first aid kit
Before you go
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Recommended
11 items
Merino base layer bottoms
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
AirTag / tracker for bags