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January in Are typically sees daytime highs of 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F). January falls within the rainy season, so heavy rainfall is to be expected. It falls within the winter season.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July typically offers the best weather for Are.
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Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Norway in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Are in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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