Ålesund weather in January (Møre og Romsdal, Norway)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ålesund this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ålesund includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around 1°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Ålesund in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 25 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ålesund. 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 Ålesund climate page with graphs.

 

Ålesund, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 82%  

Precipitation 208 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 20 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

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?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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