Kirkenes weather in January (Finnmark, Norway)

What kind of weather does January bring to Kirkenes? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

January in Kirkenes generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -6°C. At night, they generally drop to -13°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Kirkenes in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of snow.

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

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

 

Kirkenes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 19 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.

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 Kirkenes 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kirkenes.

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