Karlstad weather in January (Värmland, Sweden)

Will it be warm or cold in Karlstad this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Karlstad typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 2°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -4°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Karlstad in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 48 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Karlstad. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Karlstad climate page with graphs.

 

Karlstad, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 48 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Karlstad.

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