Eidfjord weather in January (Hordaland, Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Eidfjord during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Eidfjord generally has very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Eidfjord in January usually receives heavy snowfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 22 days of snowfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Eidfjord. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Eidfjord, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 188 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

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.

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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 Eidfjord in January?

Visitors traveling to Eidfjord should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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