Molde weather in January (Møre og Romsdal, Norway)

What weather conditions can you expect in Molde this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Molde usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Molde in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 24 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Molde, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ålesund, Norway (59 KM, 36 Miles).

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?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Molde.

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