Östersund weather in January (Jämtland, Sweden)

Curious about the January weather in Östersund? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Östersund typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Östersund in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

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

 

Östersund, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in January and which places have the best weather 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 Östersund in January?

Visitors traveling to Östersund 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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