Gävle weather in January (Gavleborg, Sweden)

What weather conditions can you expect in Gävle this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Gävle generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -6°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Gävle in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gävle. June, July and August 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 Gävle climate page with graphs.

 

Gävle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel 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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gävle.

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