Jönköping county Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jönköping county, Sweden in January.

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Jönköping Gränna Hestra Bottnaryd

Are you planning a trip a to Jönköping county, Sweden in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Jönköping county in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Jönköping. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Jönköping county, Sweden. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Jönköping county, Sweden, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Tranås with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Gryteryd with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Jönköping receives around 32 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Jönköping county in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jönköping county.

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 Jönköping county

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Jönköping county, Sweden?

Temperature range in Jönköping county (January)

Precipitation variation in Jönköping county (January)

Jönköping

In January Jönköping generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
32 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jönköping →

Gränna

In January Gränna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
32 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gränna →

Hestra

In January Hestra generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
32 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hestra →

Bottnaryd

In January Bottnaryd generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
32 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bottnaryd →

Mullsjö

In January Mullsjö generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
32 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mullsjö →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Jönköping county, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Sweden brought 258 mm (10 in) in Ystad on January 17, 1981.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jönköping 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Gränna 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Hestra 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Bottnaryd 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Mullsjö 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Tranås 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Jönköping county weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jönköping county, Sweden in January?

Expect poor weather across Jönköping county, Sweden in January. The popular destination of Jönköping averages 2°C (36°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Jönköping county, Sweden in January?

Daytime temperatures in Jönköping peak at roughly 2°C (36°F) in January, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

Does Jönköping county, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Jönköping county, Sweden during January, with Jönköping averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Jönköping county, Sweden?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Jönköping county, Sweden with often poor weather in Jönköping.

On average, the best time to visit Jönköping county, Sweden is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Jönköping. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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