Arendal weather in January (Aust-Agder, Norway)

Curious about the January weather in Arendal? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Arendal generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Arendal in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 44 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Arendal. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arendal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in January

Find out more about the weather in Norway in January and which places have the best weather 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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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