Harstad weather in January (Troms, Norway)

How does the January weather in Harstad compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Harstad usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -1°C. At night, they generally drop to -7°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Harstad in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Harstad. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Harstad, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Data from: Narvik, Norway (54 KM, 33 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

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?

Visitors traveling to Harstad 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

Interested in more climate information?

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