Geiranger weather in January (Møre og Romsdal, Norway)

What does the weather outlook for Geiranger look like in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Geiranger includes very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -8°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Geiranger in January usually receives heavy snowfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Historically, approximately 23 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 20 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Geiranger. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Geiranger, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 20 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in January

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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