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Weather in January in Norway

Are you planning a trip a to Norway in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Norway in January?

The weather in Norway in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Longyearbyen at -10°C to cold in Utsira at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Utsira and -16°C in Longyearbyen. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

For a closer look at conditions across Norway, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 32 mm to heavy snowfall in Bolstadøyri with 330 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 45 hours of sunlight in Oslo. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Norway's conditions throughout the year, check out our Norway climate page.

Where to go in Norway in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Norway on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Norway's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?

Oslo

In January Oslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Oslo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
2°C 
1,676 hours 
982 mm 
185 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-7°C 
45 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
83 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Oslo

Bergen

In January Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bergen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
1,232 hours 
2493 mm 
284 days 
unpleasant 
January January
5°C 
-0°C 
22 hours 
250 mm 
26 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-1°C 
54 hours 
233 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Bergen

Stavanger

In January Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stavanger
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
1,543 hours 
2000 mm 
245 days 
unpleasant 
January January
6°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
200 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
1°C 
79 hours 
177 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Stavanger

Hemsedal

In January Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hemsedal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
6°C 
-3°C 
1073 mm 
197 days 
poor 
January January
-4°C 
-10°C 
86 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-3°C 
-10°C 
66 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Hemsedal

Tromsø

In January Tromsø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tromsø
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
1,262 hours 
1358 mm 
235 days 
poor 
January January
-3°C 
-10°C 
3 hours 
116 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-3°C 
-10°C 
32 hours 
113 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Tromsø

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norway.

Is January the best time to visit Norway?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Norway with often poor weather in Oslo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Oslo. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Norway.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Norway.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.