Östersund weather in January (Jämtland, Sweden)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Östersund this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Östersund generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -9°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Östersund in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow.

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 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 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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