Nordland weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Nordland 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 Nordland in January?
Nordland is a region in Norway. January in Nordland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Narvik at -4°C to cold in Sørvågen at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Sørvågen and -11°C in Narvik. In numerous regions in Norway, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Bø Andøya with an average of 107 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Mosjøen with 199 mm.
For specific regional insights in Nordland for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nordland climate page.
Where to go in Nordland in January
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Popular destinations in Nordland
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Nordland?
Average weather in Svolvær
In January Svolvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kabelvåg
In January Kabelvåg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bodø
In January Bodø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Andenes
In January Andenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Narvik
In January Narvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high 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 Nordland, in Norway.
Is January the best time to visit Nordland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Nordland due to the typically poor weather in Svolvær.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Svolvær. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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