Leknes weather in January (Nordland, Norway)

What should you pack for a trip to Leknes in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Leknes generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Leknes in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Typically around 26 days days of rainfall are expected.

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

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

 

Leknes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 26 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?

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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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