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Weather in January in Akershus

Thinking about venturing to Akershus this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Akershus in January?

Akershus is a region in Norway. January in Akershus generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hurdal at -1°C to cold in Lofoten at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Lofoten and -8°C in Hurdal. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Løken with an average of 66 mm to high snow/rainfall in Lofoten with 131 mm.

Average sunshine

Oslo experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For specific regional insights in Akershus for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Akershus climate page.

Where to go in Akershus in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Akershus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Akershus?

Oslo

In January Oslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Oslo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
1°C 
-5°C 
39 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-7°C 
45 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
83 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Oslo

Gardermoen

In January Gardermoen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gardermoen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
1°C 
-5°C 
39 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-7°C 
45 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
83 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Gardermoen

Drøbak

In January Drøbak generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Drøbak
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
2°C 
-4°C 
41 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-5°C 
49 hours 
77 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-5°C 
80 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Drøbak

Fornebu

In January Fornebu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Fornebu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
1°C 
-5°C 
41 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-7°C 
49 hours 
77 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
80 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Fornebu

Asker

In January Asker generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Asker
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
1°C 
-5°C 
41 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-7°C 
49 hours 
79 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
80 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Asker

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Akershus, in Norway.

Is January the best time to visit Akershus?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Akershus due to the typically poor weather in Oslo.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Oslo. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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