Kiruna weather in January (Norrbotten, Sweden)

Curious about the January weather in Kiruna? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Kiruna generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -15°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Kiruna in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 17 days.

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

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

 

Kiruna, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 41 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Kiruna in January?

Visitors traveling to Kiruna 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 in January.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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