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Kalmar county Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in Kalmar county in January

Kalmar county, Sweden is a region in Sweden. January in Kalmar county generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Mariannelund at 2°C (36°F) and cold in Degerhamn at 4°C (39°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Degerhamn and -4°C (25°F) in Mariannelund. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Kalmar county, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Oskarshamn with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Degerhamn with 54 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Borgholm receives about 38 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Kalmar county by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kalmar county - and find the best time to visit. (based on Borgholm)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March5°C (41°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kalmar county in January

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

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

Temperature range in Kalmar county (January)

Precipitation variation in Kalmar county (January)

Borgholm

In January Borgholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
38 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Borgholm →

Kalmar

In January Kalmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
38 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kalmar →

Vimmerby

In January Vimmerby generally has 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Vimmerby →

Västervik

In January Västervik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Västervik →

Oskarshamn

In January Oskarshamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
38 hours
60 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Oskarshamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kalmar 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 Kalmar county in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Borgholm 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kalmar 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Vimmerby 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Västervik 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Oskarshamn 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Mariannelund 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Kalmar county weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Kalmar county, Sweden brings less favorable weather. In Borgholm, daytime temperatures are typically around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

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

Average temperatures in Kalmar county, Sweden during January range from a nighttime low near -1°C (30°F) to a daytime high around 4°C (39°F) in Borgholm.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kalmar county, Sweden during January, with Borgholm averaging close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kalmar county, Sweden with often less favorable weather in Borgholm.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Borgholm. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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