Otterbäcken weather in January (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Is Otterbäcken a good destination in January, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Otterbäcken usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -3°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Otterbäcken in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 48 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Otterbäcken. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otterbäcken, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Karlstad, Sweden (56 KM, 35 Miles).

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

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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