Weather in January in Gotland
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gotland?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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