Weather in January in Hordaland
Considering a trip to Hordaland 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 Hordaland in January?
Hordaland is a region in Norway. January in Hordaland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with heavy precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Røldal at -2°C to cold in Alveim at 7°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Alveim and -7°C in Røldal. 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 heavy snowfall in Eidfjord with an average of 188 mm to heavy snowfall in Bolstadøyri with 330 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 22 hours of sunlight in Bergen. 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 Hordaland for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Hordaland climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Hordaland?
Bergen
In January Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Røldal
In January Røldal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Eidfjord
In January Eidfjord generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Åkra
In January Åkra generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Utne
In January Utne generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and heavy 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 Hordaland, in Norway.
Is January the best time to visit Hordaland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Hordaland due to the typically poor weather in Bergen.
Generally speaking, July provides tolerable weather in Bergen. In contrast, January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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