Gällivare weather in January (Norrbotten, Sweden)

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

In January, Gällivare generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -15°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Gällivare in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 17 days.

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

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

 

Gällivare, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86% *  

* Data from: Jokkmokk, Sweden (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Gällivare 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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