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Gudvangen weather in January (Sogn og Fjordane, Norway)

Thinking of visiting Gudvangen in January? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Gudvangen usually has very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -6°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Gudvangen in January usually receives heavy snowfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of snow are anticipated.

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

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

 

Gudvangen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 208 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 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?

Visitors traveling to Gudvangen 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.

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

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