Weather in Norway in january 2025

Below, find the the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in Norway. These forecasts are statistics for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.



Where to go in Norway in january?

Where to go in Norway in january: destination map

Legend: perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad

Where to go in each region in january?

Central (Trøndelag)
(Trondheim, Steinkjer, Rorvik...)
very bad weather
East
(Oslo, Sandefjord, Hamar...)
very bad weather
North of Norway
(Lofoten, Narvik, Bodø...)
very bad weather
South
(Kristiansand, Flekkefjord, Valle...)
very bad weather
Svalbard
(Spitzberg (Svalbard), Longyearbyen, Nordaustlandet...)
very bad weather
West (Vestlandet)
(Bergen, Stavanger, Ålesund...)
very bad weather


Where should you go in Norway in january when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Norway in january is very bad across the board.

The month of january is one of the worst month for visiting Norway. The climate in Bergen, Bodø, Lofoten, Stavanger, Honningsvåg, Trondheim, Oslo, Kristiansand, Narvik and Tromso and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very often wherever you go.


Climate in Norway in january

Climate in Oslo in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Oslo is 25°F (maximum temperature is 27°F and minimum temperature is 22°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.8in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.

January
Average temperature 25°F
Highest temperature 27°F
Lowest temperature 22°F
Sea temperature 40°F
Rainfall 2.8in
Number of days with rainfall 5 day(s)
(17%)
Humidity 94%
Daily sunshine hours 5
Cloud cover 62%
Length of day 06:46
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Oslo in january

Climate in Bergen in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 38°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 12.3in over 14 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.

January
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 36°F
Sea temperature 44°F
Rainfall 12.3in
Number of days with rainfall 14 day(s)
(46%)
Humidity 81%
Daily sunshine hours 4
Cloud cover 64%
Length of day 06:39
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Bergen in january

Climate in Lofoten in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Lofoten is 38°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in january. Plan a sweater! With 4.4in over 8 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.

January
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 36°F
Sea temperature 42°F
Rainfall 4.4in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Humidity 76%
Daily sunshine hours 2
Cloud cover 61%
Length of day 03:12
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Lofoten in january

Climate in Spitzberg in january

In january, maximum temperature is 20°F and minimum temperature is 13°F (for an average temperature of 16°F). The climate is icy in this location in this month. Plan a sweater!. With about 2.8in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your stay.

January
Average temperature 16°F
Highest temperature 20°F
Lowest temperature 13°F
Rainfall 2.8in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(12%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 0
Cloud cover 63%
Length of day 00:00
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Spitzberg in january

Climate in Stavanger in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Stavanger is 40°F (maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 8.5in over 12 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your journey. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.

January
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Sea temperature 43°F
Rainfall 8.5in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(38%)
Humidity 81%
Daily sunshine hours 5
Cloud cover 59%
Length of day 07:00
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Stavanger in january


All cities in Norway in january

Oslo in januaryvery bad weather
Bergen in januaryvery bad weather
Lofoten in januaryvery bad weather
Spitzberg (Svalbard) in januaryvery bad weather
Stavanger in januaryvery bad weather
Trondheim in januaryvery bad weather
Ålesund in januaryvery bad weather
Bodø in januaryvery bad weather
Flekkefjord in januaryvery bad weather
Hamar in januaryvery bad weather
Kristiansand in januaryvery bad weather
Longyearbyen in januaryvery bad weather
Narvik in januaryvery bad weather
Nordaustlandet in januaryvery bad weather
Rorvik in januaryvery bad weather
Sandefjord in januaryvery bad weather
Steinkjer in januaryvery bad weather
Valle in januaryvery bad weather
Edgeøya in januaryvery bad weather
Femundsmarka National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Flam (Aurland) in januaryvery bad weather
See full list of cities (116)



Weather data for Norway in january:

Weather data for Norway in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Norway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Norway can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Norway.


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