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Hemsedal in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal, Norway.

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Hemsedal in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Hemsedal in January in summary
Very bad weather
Min -11°C Max -6°C 69 mm 5 day(s) 94% 62% 4.0 h/day 45.6 cm
Best activities in January
Winter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 09:20 15:51
Hourly weather

Average weather in Hemsedal in January 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Hemsedal in January

Check the seasonal normals in Hemsedal 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 -7.1°C -8.6°C -7.7°C
Maximum temperature -5.1°C -6.5°C -5.2°C
Minimum temperature -9.0°C -10.7°C -10.2°C
Record maximum temperature 5.0°C
(2021)
3.0°C
(2015)
4.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature -28.0°C
(2009)
-31.0°C
(2010)
-27.0°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 14 km/h 14 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature -13.6°C -15.7°C -15.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 72.0 mm 68.8 mm 52.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(52%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
15 day(s)
(52%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(16%)
5 day(s)
(15%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
Record precipitation in one day 35.1 mm
(2017)
29.2 mm
(2021)
19.3 mm
(2014)
Other weather data
Humidity 95% 94% 94%
Visibility 6.1 km 6.0 km 6.2 km
Cloud cover 62% 62% 64%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 4h 4h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 09h32 09h20 08h07
Sunset time 15h10 15h51 17h14
Day length 5h38 6h31 9h07
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 Hemsedal in January?

Best activities in January
Winter sports and snow
Possible activities in January
Northern or Southern Lights
Activities not recommended in January
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Hemsedal in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light snow
-14°C-12°C1.2 mm2.6 cm
2
Partly Cloudy
-16°C-11°C0.4 mm0.8 cm
3
Light freezing rain
-19°C-17°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
-18°C-16°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
-17°C-15°C0.0 mm
6
Heavy snow
-12°C-9°C2.0 mm5.6 cm
7
Light snow
-11°C-9°C0.9 mm2.3 cm
8
Partly Cloudy
-15°C-12°C0.0 mm
9
Freezing fog
-15°C-11°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
10
Clear/Sunny
-14°C-12°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
-14°C-12°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
-14°C-9°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
-3°C3°C1.3 mm
14
Patchy light snow
-3°C0°C0.2 mm
15
Fog
0°C3°C0.2 mm
16
Fog
2°C3°C0.1 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
0°C4°C0.0 mm
18
Partly Cloudy
-7°C2°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
-2°C0°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
-7°C-3°C0.0 mm
21
Heavy snow
-4°C-3°C1.6 mm4.0 cm
22
Light snow
-5°C-4°C0.8 mm2.3 cm
23
Heavy snow
-6°C-5°C1.6 mm4.3 cm
24
Moderate snow
-14°C-6°C2.1 mm6.5 cm
25
Patchy light snow
-4°C-1°C1.0 mm1.9 cm
26
Partly Cloudy
-9°C-1°C0.5 mm0.4 cm
27
Moderate snow
-12°C-7°C0.9 mm2.6 cm
28
Heavy snow
-13°C-6°C0.5 mm1.3 cm
29
Mist
-9°C-6°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
30
Clear/Sunny
-8°C-5°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
-9°C-6°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Hemsedal in January?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Hemsedal 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 Hemsedal 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 -11°C at night, with about 69 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 4.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: 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 20/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Hemsedal are: July. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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