Gotland weather in January

Thinking about venturing to Gotland 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 Gotland in January?

Gotland is a region in Sweden. January in Gotland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Visby. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Endre with an average of 43 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Fårö with 55 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 38 hours of sunlight in Visby. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

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

Where to go in Gotland 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 Gotland

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

Average weather in Visby

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

Visby

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

1°C 

32 hours 

56 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-1°C 

38 hours 

47 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-1°C 

72 hours 

45 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Visby

Average weather in Tofta

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

Tofta

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

2°C 

32 hours 

62 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-0°C 

38 hours 

51 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-1°C 

72 hours 

48 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Tofta

Average weather in Klintehamn

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

Klintehamn

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

2°C 

32 hours 

61 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-0°C 

38 hours 

50 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-1°C 

72 hours 

47 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Klintehamn

Average weather in Ljugarn

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

Ljugarn

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

1°C 

32 hours 

55 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-1°C 

38 hours 

47 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-1°C 

72 hours 

46 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Ljugarn

Average weather in Nyhamn

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

Nyhamn

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

1°C 

32 hours 

53 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-1°C 

38 hours 

45 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-2°C 

72 hours 

44 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Nyhamn

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

Is January the best time to visit Gotland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Gotland with often poor weather in Visby.

On average, the best time to visit Gotland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Visby. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.