Narvik weather in January (Nordland, Norway)

Is January a good time to explore Narvik weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Narvik typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -11°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Narvik in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of snow.

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 Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Water Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75%  

Where to go in Norway in January

Find out more about the weather in Norway 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?

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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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