Finnmark Weather in January

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

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Alta Karasjok Kautokeino Gjesvær

Planning a journey to Finnmark, 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 Finnmark in January

Finnmark, Norway is a region in Norway. January in Finnmark generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C (19°F) in Kautokeino to 1°C (34°F) in Gjesvær. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Gjesvær and -14°C (7°F) in Kautokeino. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Finnmark, Norway, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkenes with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snowfall in Hammerfest with 96 mm (3.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Finnmark in January

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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 Finnmark

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

Temperature range in Finnmark (January)

Precipitation variation in Finnmark (January)

Alta

In January Alta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°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)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alta →

Karasjok

In January Karasjok generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°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)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Karasjok →

Kautokeino

In January Kautokeino generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kautokeino →

Gjesvær

In January Gjesvær generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gjesvær →

Kirkenes

In January Kirkenes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°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)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkenes →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alta -6°C (21°F) -13°C (9°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Karasjok -7°C (19°F) -15°C (5°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Kautokeino -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Gjesvær 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Kirkenes -6°C (21°F) -13°C (9°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Skarsvåg 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Finnmark weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Finnmark, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Alta sees daytime temperatures near -6°C (21°F), with nights cooling to roughly -13°C (9°F).

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

Alta averages a daytime maximum of -6°C (21°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -13°C (9°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Finnmark, Norway during January, with Alta averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Finnmark, Norway?

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

Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Alta. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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