Weather in January in Sweden
Considering a trip to Sweden this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sweden in January?
Sweden offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Kiruna at -7°C to cold in Simrishamn at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Simrishamn and -15°C in Kiruna. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sweden, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Oskarshamn with an average of 39 mm to high snow/rainfall in Riksgränsen with 126 mm.Average sunshine
The city Stockholm usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Sweden climate page.
Where to go in Sweden in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Sweden's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Sweden?
Stockholm
In January Stockholm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gothenburg
In January Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Visby
In January Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Malmö
In January Malmö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Simrishamn
In January Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sweden.
Is January the best time to visit Sweden?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Sweden with often poor weather in Stockholm.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Stockholm. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sweden.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden.
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