Otta weather in January (Oppland, Norway)

What's the typical weather in Otta for January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

January in Otta generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to -6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -13°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Otta in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Otta. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Otta climate page with graphs.

 

Otta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Otta 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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