Gjøvik weather in January (Oppland, Norway)

Planning a trip to Gjøvik in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Gjøvik typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Gjøvik in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 27 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gjøvik. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gjøvik, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lillehammer, Norway (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in January

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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 Gjøvik in January?

Visitors traveling to Gjøvik 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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