Pajala weather in January (Norrbotten, Sweden)

What is the weather forecast for Pajala in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Pajala typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -15°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Pajala in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 18 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pajala. July generally stands 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 Pajala climate page with graphs.

 

Pajala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 18 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 Pajala 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

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