Blekinge Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Blekinge, Sweden in January.

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Karlskrona Hällevik Möllebjörke Karlshamn

Planning a journey to Blekinge, Sweden this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Blekinge in January

Blekinge, Sweden is a region in Sweden. January in Blekinge generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Karlskrona. In numerous regions in Sweden, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Blekinge, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Blankaholm with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Gothenburg with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Karlskrona receives about 38 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Blekinge in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Blekinge.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Blekinge

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Blekinge, Sweden?

Temperature range in Blekinge (January)

Precipitation variation in Blekinge (January)

Karlskrona

In January Karlskrona generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
38 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Karlskrona →

Hällevik

In January Hällevik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hällevik →

Möllebjörke

In January Möllebjörke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Möllebjörke →

Karlshamn

In January Karlshamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Karlshamn →

Sölvesborg

In January Sölvesborg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sölvesborg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Blekinge, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Sweden brought 258 mm (10 in) in Ystad on January 17, 1981.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Blekinge in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Karlskrona 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Hällevik 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Möllebjörke 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Karlshamn 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Sölvesborg 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Bromölla 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Blekinge weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Blekinge, Sweden in January?

In January, Blekinge, Sweden generally has poor weather conditions. Karlskrona sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Blekinge, Sweden in January?

Karlskrona averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Blekinge, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Blekinge, Sweden. Karlskrona averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Blekinge, Sweden?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Blekinge, Sweden due to the typically poor weather in Karlskrona.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Karlskrona. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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