Weather in January in Dalarna
Thinking about venturing to Dalarna 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 Dalarna in January?
Dalarna is a region in Sweden. January in Dalarna generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C in Grövelsjön to 0°C in Avesta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Avesta and -10°C in Grövelsjön. 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 Avesta with an average of 44 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Lima with 59 mm.Average sunshine
Rättvik experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 46 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dalarna in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dalarna climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Dalarna?
Rättvik
In January Rättvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stöten
In January Stöten generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Orsa
In January Orsa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Falun
In January Falun 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.
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Lindvallen
In January Lindvallen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dalarna, in Sweden.
Is January the best time to visit Dalarna?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Dalarna with often poor weather in Rättvik.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Rättvik. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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