Oslo weather in January (Oslo County, Norway)

Interested in knowing the climate of Oslo in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Oslo usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -1°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -7°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Oslo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 45 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Oslo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Water Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Oslo 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 4°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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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