Alta weather in January (Finnmark, Norway)

What is the weather forecast for Alta in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Alta includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -6°C, while nights can cool down to about -13°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Alta in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alta. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

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 Alta should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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