The climate of Lillehammer in January is humid. An average of 74 mm precipitation is recorded over 14 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 76 mm over 15 days.
Temperatures are very cold in Lillehammer in January: it is necessary to dress warmly. The average maximum temperature reaches -5°C, while the minimum falls to about -9°C. The month's average temperature is -7°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Lillehammer in January: 4°C as a maximum in 2020 and -29°C as a minimum in 2010.
In January, the days last on average 06:27 in Lillehammer. The sun rises around 09:15 and sets around 15:42.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of January is generally not recommended for traveling to Lillehammer in Norway.
In January, the most favorable activities in Lillehammer are: Winter sports and snow and Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Northern or Southern Lights and Cultural visits and heritage.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Lillehammer in January: Hiking and trekking, Family and attractions, Nature and landscapes and Nightlife.
