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Geirangerfjord in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Geirangerfjord in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Geirangerfjord, Norway.

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Geirangerfjord in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Geirangerfjord in January in summary
Very bad weather
Min -9°C Max -6°C 234 mm 12 day(s) 89% 59% 3.6 h/day 97.7 cm
Best activities in January
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 09:37 15:46
Hourly weather

Average weather in Geirangerfjord in January 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Geirangerfjord in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Geirangerfjord in January

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Geirangerfjord in January.

Temperatures and rain in Geirangerfjord in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in January, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Geirangerfjord in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Geirangerfjord in January

Check the seasonal normals in Geirangerfjord in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature -6.3°C -7.4°C -6.7°C
Maximum temperature -4.7°C -5.8°C -4.6°C
Minimum temperature -7.9°C -9.0°C -8.8°C
Record maximum temperature 4.0°C
(2011)
2.0°C
(2009)
3.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature -25.0°C
(2012)
-21.0°C
(2010)
-24.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 30 day(s)
(97%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Wind
Wind speed 16 km/h 17 km/h 15 km/h
Wind temperature -13.4°C -14.9°C -14.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 225.8 mm 234.2 mm 179.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(68%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
18 day(s)
(62%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 12 day(s)
(39%)
12 day(s)
(38%)
10 day(s)
(35%)
Record precipitation in one day 60.8 mm
(2017)
83.2 mm
(2020)
52.9 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 91% 89% 91%
Visibility 7.3 km 7.2 km 7.2 km
Cloud cover 62% 59% 59%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 3h 4h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 09h52 09h37 08h17
Sunset time 15h02 15h46 17h15
Day length 5h10 6h09 8h58
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Geirangerfjord in January?

Best activities in January
Northern or Southern LightsWinter sports and snow
Activities not recommended in January
Hiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Geirangerfjord in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Geirangerfjord in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
-20°C-12°C0.3 mm0.7 cm
2
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-11°C-10°C11.1 mm27.7 cm
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-13°C-10°C10.2 mm28.0 cm
4
Light snow
-14°C-11°C1.8 mm4.3 cm
5
Clear/Sunny
-19°C-17°C0.0 mm
6
Overcast
-20°C-11°C0.0 mm
7
Light snow
-12°C-11°C0.9 mm2.4 cm
8
Heavy snow
-11°C-8°C5.8 mm15.0 cm
9
Partly Cloudy
-15°C-13°C0.0 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
-15°C-12°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
11
Partly Cloudy
-12°C-8°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
12
Clear/Sunny
-12°C-7°C0.0 mm
13
Light freezing rain
-5°C0°C6.7 mm
14
Light rain
-1°C0°C11.6 mm
15
Light rain
0°C3°C7.3 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
2°C3°C3.3 mm
17
Light drizzle
1°C2°C1.8 mm
18
Partly Cloudy
-2°C0°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
-3°C-1°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
-4°C-3°C0.0 mm
21
Overcast
-5°C-4°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
22
Light sleet
-4°C-3°C1.6 mm2.6 cm
23
Partly Cloudy
-10°C-6°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-5°C0.3 mm0.4 cm
25
Light freezing rain
-5°C-2°C3.5 mm5.4 cm
26
Clear/Sunny
-7°C-2°C3.8 mm3.1 cm
27
Partly Cloudy
-11°C-8°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-10°C-7°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
-10°C-7°C0.0 mm
30
Cloudy
-9°C-5°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
31
Light snow
-7°C-6°C1.1 mm2.4 cm
Nearby

Where to go near Geirangerfjord in January?

Compare cities and destinations near Geirangerfjord in January to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Geirangerfjord.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Geirangerfjord in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Geirangerfjord in January, which places this month 4th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -6°C during the day and -9°C at night, with about 234 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

Expect about 3.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Northern or Southern Lights and Winter sports and snow. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 14/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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