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Linköping weather in January (Östergötland, Sweden)

What does the weather outlook for Linköping look like in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Linköping generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°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.

Precipitation

Linköping in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 31 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Linköping. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Linköping, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13%  

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.

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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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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