Leksand weather in January (Dalarna, Sweden)

What's the typical weather in Leksand for January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Leksand generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Leksand in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 46 hours of sun. It's 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 Leksand. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leksand, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 46 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Falun, Sweden (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden 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 Leksand 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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