Narvik weather in January (Nordland, Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Narvik during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Narvik typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Narvik in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of snow are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Narvik. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Narvik, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  

Where to go in Norway in January

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

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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 Narvik in January?

Visitors traveling to Narvik should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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