Senja weather in January (Norway)

Is January a good time to explore Senja weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Senja typically brings very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -6°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Senja in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 3 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 Senja. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Senja, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 3 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tromsø, Norway (66 KM, 41 Miles).

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

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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 Senja.

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