Finnmark weather in January

Considering a trip to Finnmark this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Finnmark in January?

Finnmark is a region in Norway. January in Finnmark generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Skoganvarre to 1°C in Gjesvær. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Gjesvær and -14°C in Skoganvarre. 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.

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

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

Where to go in Finnmark in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 in Finnmark

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

Average weather in Alta

In January Alta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Alta

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

-4°C 

-11°C 

49 mm 

22 days 

poor 

January January

-6°C 

-13°C 

50 mm 

21 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-6°C 

-13°C 

47 mm 

19 days 

poor 

Climate in Alta

Average weather in Karasjok

In January Karasjok generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Karasjok

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

-4°C 

-12°C 

37 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

-7°C 

-15°C 

34 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-7°C 

-14°C 

35 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Karasjok

Average weather in Skarsvåg

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

Skarsvåg

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-3°C 

85 mm 

poor 

January January

1°C 

-4°C 

79 mm 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

0°C 

-5°C 

75 mm 

poor 

Climate in Skarsvåg

Average weather in Gjesvær

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

Gjesvær

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-3°C 

88 mm 

poor 

January January

1°C 

-4°C 

81 mm 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

0°C 

-5°C 

77 mm 

poor 

Climate in Gjesvær

Average weather in Kirkenes

In January Kirkenes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kirkenes

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

-3°C 

-10°C 

34 mm 

19 days 

poor 

January January

-6°C 

-13°C 

32 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-6°C 

-13°C 

30 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Kirkenes

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

Is January the best time to visit Finnmark?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Finnmark 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.