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Kongsberg in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kongsberg 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 Kongsberg, Norway.

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Is it worth visiting Kongsberg in January?

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Kongsberg in January in summary

Very bad weather

Min -8°C Max -4°C 124 mm 8 day(s) 92% 56% 4.5 h/day 77.6 cm

Best activities in January

Winter sports and snowCultural visits and heritage

Practical guidelines

Low crowds 09:06 15:56

Hourly weather

Average weather in Kongsberg in January 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Kongsberg 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.

From 1st to 31 January 2027

Dominant weather

Snow showers

10 days out of 31 (32%)

-7.1°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Fog

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Dominant weather

Snow showers

12 days out of 31 (38%)

-7.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Clear/Sunny

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Fog

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Dominant weather

Snow showers

10 days out of 31 (32%)

-7.2°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Fog

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-6.8°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

12h

Dominant weather

Snow showers

10 days out of 31 (32%)

-5.3°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Cloudy

3 days out of 31 (9%)

15h

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-6.4°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Fog

2 days out of 31 (6%)

18h

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-7.0°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Fog

4 days out of 31 (12%)

21h

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-7.5°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Fog

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Climate

Climate of Kongsberg in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Kongsberg 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 Kongsberg in January

The climate of Kongsberg in January is humid. An average of 124 mm precipitation is recorded over 16 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 133 mm over 16 days.

Temperatures are very cold in Kongsberg in January: it is necessary to dress warmly. The average maximum temperature reaches -4°C, while the minimum falls to about -8°C. The month's average temperature is -6°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Kongsberg in January: 5°C as a maximum in 2014 and -23°C as a minimum in 2013.

In January, the days last on average 06:50 in Kongsberg. The sun rises around 09:06 and sets around 15:56.

With very unfavorable weather, the month of January is generally not recommended for traveling to Kongsberg in Norway.

In January, the most favorable activities in Kongsberg are: Winter sports and snow and Cultural visits and heritage.

By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Kongsberg in January: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kongsberg in January

Check the seasonal normals in Kongsberg 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

Weather data	December	January	February
Outside temperature
Average temperature	-4.5°C	-6.2°C	-5.6°C
Maximum temperature	-2.9°C	-4.4°C	-3.2°C
Minimum temperature	-6.1°C	-8.0°C	-7.9°C
Record maximum temperature	7.0°C (2018)	5.0°C (2014)	8.0°C (2021)
Record low temperature	-25.0°C (2010)	-23.0°C (2013)	-27.0°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%)	27 day(s) (93%)
Wind
Wind speed	12 km/h	12 km/h	12 km/h
Wind temperature	-9.7°C	-12.2°C	-12.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	133.2 mm	123.5 mm	104.0 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)	7 day(s) (23%)	8 day(s) (26%)	7 day(s) (24%)
Record precipitation in one day	69.7 mm (2020)	42.6 mm (2009)	55.0 mm (2014)
Other weather data
Humidity	91%	92%	93%
Visibility	7.4 km	6.9 km	6.5 km
Cloud cover	55%	56%	60%
UV index	1	1	1
Daily sunshine	4h	5h	6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	09h16	09h06	07h58
Sunset time	15h18	15h56	17h14
Day length	6h02	6h50	9h16
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 Kongsberg 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 Kongsberg in January last?

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

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
		1 Moderate snow -11°C-10°C0.6 mm2.2 cm	2 Clear/Sunny -16°C-10°C0.1 mm	3 Clear/Sunny -18°C-12°C0.1 mm	4 Clear/Sunny -17°C-12°C0.0 mm	5 Light snow -14°C-11°C1.3 mm3.4 cm
6 Heavy snow -13°C-8°C5.9 mm14.9 cm	7 Partly Cloudy -12°C-8°C0.4 mm0.8 cm	8 Cloudy -14°C-10°C0.0 mm	9 Light snow -18°C-11°C0.2 mm0.5 cm	10 Clear/Sunny -19°C-12°C0.0 mm	11 Clear/Sunny -17°C-11°C0.0 mm	12 Clear/Sunny -20°C-13°C0.0 mm
13 Overcast -10°C1°C0.0 mm	14 Mist -1°C2°C0.0 mm	15 Mist -5°C2°C0.1 mm	16 Fog 1°C2°C0.0 mm	17 Clear/Sunny -1°C2°C0.0 mm	18 Mist 0°C2°C0.0 mm	19 Clear/Sunny -6°C1°C0.0 mm
20 Clear/Sunny -13°C-7°C0.0 mm	21 Moderate snow -8°C-5°C0.7 mm1.4 cm	22 Mist -12°C-7°C0.1 mm0.3 cm	23 Heavy snow -9°C-6°C4.2 mm10.6 cm	24 Heavy snow -16°C0°C3.9 mm9.6 cm	25 Partly Cloudy -1°C2°C0.0 mm	26 Partly Cloudy -13°C1°C0.0 mm
27 Moderate snow -6°C-4°C1.7 mm4.3 cm	28 Moderate snow -5°C-1°C1.6 mm4.4 cm	29 Light snow -9°C-3°C0.9 mm2.2 cm	30 Cloudy -12°C-3°C0.1 mm0.1 cm	31 Clear/Sunny -14°C-3°C0.0 mm

Nearby

Where to go near Kongsberg in January?

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

very bad weather

-6°C -3°C 133 mm 60 cm

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of -4°C during the day and -8°C at night, with about 124 mm of precipitation spread over 8 rainy days.

Expect about 4.5 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 17/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

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

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Average weather in Kongsberg in January 2027

Climate of Kongsberg in January

Temperatures and rain in Kongsberg in January

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Kongsberg in January

Seasonal normals of Kongsberg in January

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What was the weather like in Kongsberg in January last?

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