Gjesvær weather in January (Finnmark, Norway)

Planning a trip to Gjesvær in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Gjesvær generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Gjesvær in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly of the month will see snow/rainfall.

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

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

 

Gjesvær, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Precipitation 81 mm  

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.

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 in January.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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