Lillehammer weather in January (Oppland, Norway)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lillehammer in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Lillehammer generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -10°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Lillehammer in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 27 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Lillehammer, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 27 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Lillehammer 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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