Buskerud Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Buskerud, Norway in January.

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Hemsedal Geilo Gol Nes

Planning a journey to Buskerud, Norway 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 Buskerud in January

Buskerud, Norway is a region in Norway. January in Buskerud generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C (25°F) in Hemsedal to 1°C (34°F) in Drøbak. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Drøbak and -10°C (14°F) in Hemsedal. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Buskerud, Norway. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Buskerud, Norway, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Gol with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to high snowfall in Skoro with 112 mm (4.4 in).

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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 Buskerud

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Buskerud, Norway?

Temperature range in Buskerud (January)

Precipitation variation in Buskerud (January)

Hemsedal

In January Hemsedal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hemsedal →

Geilo

In January Geilo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Geilo →

Gol

In January Gol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gol →

Nes

In January Nes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
41 hours
49 hours
80 hours
Monthly snowfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nes →

Skoro

In January Skoro generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skoro →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hemsedal -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Geilo -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Gol -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Nes -1°C (30°F) -8°C (18°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Skoro -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Al -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Buskerud weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Buskerud, Norway in January?

January in Buskerud, Norway brings poor weather. In Hemsedal, daytime temperatures are typically around -4°C (25°F) and nighttime lows hover near -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in Buskerud, Norway in January?

Daytime temperatures in Hemsedal peak at roughly -4°C (25°F) in January, dropping to about -10°C (14°F) overnight.

Does Buskerud, Norway get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Hemsedal averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Buskerud, Norway.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Buskerud, Norway?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Buskerud, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Hemsedal.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Hemsedal.

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