Jelsa weather in January (Rogaland, Norway)

How does the weather in Jelsa usually fare in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Jelsa generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Jelsa in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. Typically around 24 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 48 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jelsa. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jelsa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Stavanger, Norway (44 KM, 27 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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