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Hamar in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Hamar 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 Hamar, Norway.

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Hamar in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Hamar in January in summary
Very bad weather
Min -10°C Max -5°C 49 mm 3 day(s) 95% 62% 4.1 h/day 34.5 cm
Best activities in January
Winter sports and snowCultural visits and heritage
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 09:10 15:42
Hourly weather

Average weather in Hamar in January 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Hamar 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 Hamar in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Hamar 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 Hamar in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Hamar in January

Check the seasonal normals in Hamar 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 -5.9°C -7.6°C -6.2°C
Maximum temperature -4.1°C -5.4°C -3.2°C
Minimum temperature -7.7°C -9.8°C -9.3°C
Record maximum temperature 5.0°C
(2017)
5.0°C
(2020)
6.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature -26.0°C
(2010)
-27.0°C
(2013)
-32.0°C
(2011)
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° 29 day(s)
(94%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
26 day(s)
(90%)
Wind
Wind speed 9 km/h 9 km/h 9 km/h
Wind temperature -10.6°C -13.0°C -12.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 45.8 mm 48.9 mm 40.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 14 day(s)
(45%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
14 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(9%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
2 day(s)
(8%)
Record precipitation in one day 18.9 mm
(2017)
17.6 mm
(2018)
18.3 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 95% 95% 95%
Visibility 6.2 km 5.6 km 5.3 km
Cloud cover 64% 62% 67%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 3h 4h 5h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 09h21 09h10 07h56
Sunset time 15h01 15h42 17h04
Day length 5h40 6h32 9h08
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 Hamar in January?

Best activities in January
Winter sports and snowCultural visits and heritage
Activities not recommended in January
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Hamar in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Moderate snow
-10°C-8°C1.9 mm3.6 cm
2
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-12°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
-14°C-11°C0.1 mm0.4 cm
4
Clear/Sunny
-18°C-14°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-17°C0.0 mm
6
Heavy snow
-12°C-7°C4.0 mm11.9 cm
7
Heavy snow
-6°C-2°C5.2 mm12.4 cm
8
Mist
-15°C-11°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
9
Light snow
-14°C-9°C0.1 mm0.5 cm
10
Mist
-18°C-12°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
-13°C-9°C0.0 mm
12
Mist
-20°C-14°C0.0 mm
13
Cloudy
-13°C-7°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
14
Mist
-3°C0°C0.0 mm
15
Mist
-12°C-3°C0.1 mm
16
Fog
0°C2°C0.0 mm
17
Fog
1°C2°C0.0 mm
18
Overcast
-8°C-1°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
-11°C-5°C0.0 mm
20
Freezing fog
-13°C-3°C0.0 mm
21
Heavy snow
-4°C-2°C1.4 mm3.8 cm
22
Light snow
-7°C-2°C0.6 mm1.8 cm
23
Heavy snow
-5°C-3°C4.3 mm11.3 cm
24
Moderate snow
-10°C1°C2.3 mm5.0 cm
25
Clear/Sunny
1°C3°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
-9°C1°C0.0 mm
27
Mist
-4°C-1°C0.5 mm2.1 cm
28
Mist
-5°C-2°C0.0 mm0.5 cm
29
Light snow
-1°C1°C0.2 mm0.8 cm
30
Clear/Sunny
-13°C-5°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
-14°C-3°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Hamar in January?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Hamar 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 Hamar in January, which places this month 6th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -5°C during the day and -10°C at night, with about 49 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 4.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Winter sports and snow and Cultural visits and heritage. 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 22/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Hamar are: June, July and August. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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