Lakselv weather in January (Finnmark, Norway)

Looking to travel to Lakselv in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Lakselv generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -13°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Lakselv in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly of the month will see snowfall.

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

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

 

Lakselv, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Where to go in Norway in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Lakselv 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

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