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Geiranger weather in January (Møre og Romsdal, Norway)

Looking to travel to Geiranger in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Geiranger typically experiences 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 often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Geiranger in January usually receives heavy snowfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest snowfall, with frequent intense snowshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 23 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 182 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Geiranger in January?

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 in January.

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

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