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Gjesvær weather in January (Finnmark, Norway)

Is Gjesvær a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

January in Gjesvær generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -4°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Gjesvær in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see snow/rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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.

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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
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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