Horten weather in January (Vestfold, Norway)

Curious about the climate in Horten this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Horten includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -4°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Horten in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 49 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 Horten. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horten, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Drammen, Norway (39 KM, 24 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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