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Arendal Weather in January

In Arendal, January brings low daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to -1°C (30°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Arendal in January

You can typically expect 18 days of snow/rain this month, averaging around 110 mm (4.3 in). This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Arendal in January

January in Arendal sees highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F) overnight. Winter occurs in January. Even daytime conditions remain cold, making layers, a warm coat, and winter accessories a good idea. At -1°C (30°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Sunshine in Arendal in January

The city usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

January in Arendal has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Arendal Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C (30°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm (4.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Best Places in Norway in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Arendal in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Arendal in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Arendal in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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