The climate of Ålesund in January is humid. An average of 221 mm precipitation is recorded over 21 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 244 mm over 22 days.
Temperatures are cold in Ålesund in January: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 4°C, while the minimum falls to about 2°C. The month's average temperature is 3°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Ålesund in January: 9°C as a maximum in 2017 and -7°C as a minimum in 2010. Plan for about 8 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 26% of the month.
In January, the days last on average 06:02 in Ålesund. The sun rises around 09:44 and sets around 15:46.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of January is generally not recommended for traveling to Ålesund in Norway.
In January, the most favorable activities in Ålesund are: Northern or Southern Lights, Winter sports and snow, Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Ålesund in January: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.
