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Lofthus weather in January (Hordaland, Norway)

Looking to travel to Lofthus in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Lofthus generally has very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Lofthus in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. It records the year's peak snowfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 23 days of snowfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 22 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lofthus. June, 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 Lofthus climate page with graphs.

 

Lofthus, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 242 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 22 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bergen, Norway (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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.

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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 Lofthus in January?

Visitors traveling to Lofthus 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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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