Luleå weather in January (Norrbotten, Sweden)

How does the January weather in Luleå compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Luleå typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -10°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Luleå in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Luleå. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Luleå climate page with graphs.

 

Luleå, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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 Luleå 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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