Weather in Oslo in January: temperature, climate, what to do?

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Oslo in January in summary

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Min -7°C Max -3°C 71 mm 5 day(s) 93% 61% 8°C 4.2 h/day 53.9 cm

Best activities in January

Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy

Practical guidelines

Low crowds Low price 09:04 15:50

Hourly weather

Average weather in Oslo in January 2027

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The weather in Oslo 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

Fog

8 days out of 31 (25%)

-5.6°C

Other common conditions

Snow showers

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Clear/Sunny

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-5.3°C

Other common conditions

Fog

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Clear/Sunny

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Dominant weather

Snow showers

7 days out of 31 (22%)

-6.0°C

Other common conditions

Fog

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Clear/Sunny

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-5.7°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Clear/Sunny

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Fog

5 days out of 31 (16%)

12h

Dominant weather

Fog

8 days out of 31 (25%)

-4.1°C

Other common conditions

Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Clear/Sunny

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Snow showers

5 days out of 31 (16%)

15h

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-5.3°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Fog

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

18h

Dominant weather

Fog

9 days out of 31 (29%)

-5.4°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Snow showers

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Clear/Sunny

5 days out of 31 (16%)

21h

Dominant weather

Snow showers

11 days out of 31 (35%)

-6.2°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Fog

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Climate

Climate of Oslo in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Oslo 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 Oslo in January

The climate of Oslo in January is humid. An average of 71 mm precipitation is recorded over 13 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 91 mm over 15 days.

Temperatures are very cold in Oslo in January: it is necessary to dress warmly. The average maximum temperature reaches -3°C, while the minimum falls to about -7°C. The month's average temperature is -5°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Oslo in January: 7°C as a maximum in 2020 and -21°C as a minimum in 2010.

In January, the days last on average 06:46 in Oslo. The sun rises around 09:04 and sets around 15:50.

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

In January, the most favorable activities in Oslo are: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Family and attractions and Well-being.

By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Oslo in January: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife and Boat trip and cruise.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Oslo in January

Check the seasonal normals in Oslo 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	-3.2°C	-5.0°C	-4.6°C
Maximum temperature	-1.6°C	-3.0°C	-2.3°C
Minimum temperature	-4.8°C	-6.9°C	-7.0°C
Record maximum temperature	7.0°C (2015)	7.0°C (2020)	7.0°C (2021)
Record low temperature	-23.0°C (2010)	-21.0°C (2010)	-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°	27 day(s) (87%)	29 day(s) (94%)	26 day(s) (90%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average)	6.1°C	4.3°C	3.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	2.8°C	0.9°C	1.2°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	9.5°C	7.7°C	5.8°C
Wind
Wind speed	11 km/h	11 km/h	11 km/h
Wind temperature	-7.9°C	-10.5°C	-10.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	90.6 mm	71.5 mm	68.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation	15 day(s) (48%)	13 day(s) (42%)	13 day(s) (45%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	6 day(s) (20%)	5 day(s) (17%)	4 day(s) (15%)
Record precipitation in one day	46.3 mm (2020)	27.9 mm (2017)	28.2 mm (2019)
Other weather data
Humidity	92%	93%	94%
Visibility	6.8 km	6.3 km	5.9 km
Cloud cover	60%	61%	64%
UV index	1	1	1
Daily sunshine	4h	4h	6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	09h14	09h04	07h54
Sunset time	15h11	15h50	17h09
Day length	5h57	6h46	9h15
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 Oslo in January?

Best activities in January

Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy

Possible activities in January

Family and attractionsWell-being

Activities not recommended in January

Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingNature and landscapesNightlifeBoat trip and cruise

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From 15 Jan to 26 Jan 2027

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From 6 Jan to 12 Jan 2027

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From 22 Jan to 27 Jan 2027

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Observed weather

What was the weather like in Oslo in January last?

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

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
		1 Light snow -8°C-6°C0.4 mm1.7 cm	2 Partly Cloudy -14°C-10°C0.0 mm	3 Clear/Sunny -14°C-11°C0.0 mm	4 Clear/Sunny -14°C-11°C0.0 mm	5 Light snow -12°C-10°C0.5 mm2.3 cm
6 Heavy snow -9°C-3°C7.5 mm20.1 cm	7 Patchy light snow -8°C-4°C0.5 mm1.1 cm	8 Mist -17°C-13°C0.0 mm	9 Light snow -18°C-10°C0.2 mm0.7 cm	10 Clear/Sunny -19°C-13°C0.0 mm	11 Clear/Sunny -16°C-11°C0.0 mm	12 Clear/Sunny -19°C-14°C0.0 mm
13 Cloudy -14°C-2°C0.0 mm	14 Mist -2°C1°C0.0 mm	15 Freezing fog -7°C0°C0.1 mm	16 Fog -1°C0°C0.0 mm	17 Freezing fog -1°C0°C0.0 mm	18 Clear/Sunny -3°C-1°C0.0 mm	19 Clear/Sunny -7°C-2°C0.0 mm
20 Overcast -11°C-2°C0.0 mm	21 Light snow -4°C-1°C0.4 mm1.0 cm	22 Cloudy -8°C-4°C0.1 mm0.3 cm	23 Heavy snow -5°C-3°C6.2 mm15.7 cm	24 Heavy snow -16°C4°C3.9 mm7.1 cm	25 Cloudy 2°C4°C0.0 mm	26 Partly Cloudy -12°C2°C0.0 mm
27 Light snow -2°C-1°C1.7 mm5.2 cm	28 Heavy snow -2°C1°C1.6 mm4.3 cm	29 Mist 0°C1°C0.8 mm	30 Overcast -5°C0°C0.0 mm	31 Clear/Sunny -13°C-5°C0.0 mm

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Where to go near Oslo in January?

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of -3°C during the day and -7°C at night, with about 71 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

The sea is only 4°C on average in January. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 4.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy. 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 23/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

No: rates are at level Low price, with a price index of 30/100. It’s one of the most budget-friendly months.

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

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Climate of Oslo in January

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Seasonal normals of Oslo in January

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