Hamar weather in January (Hedmark, Norway)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hamar during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Hamar generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -9°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Hamar in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 27 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hamar. July generally stands out with 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 Hamar climate page with graphs.

 

Hamar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Lillehammer, Norway (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Hamar 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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