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Trondheim weather in January (Norway)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Trondheim during January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Trondheim typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Trondheim in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 36 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 Trondheim. July typically offers 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 Trondheim climate page with graphs.

 

Trondheim, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°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
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 Trondheim.

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