Weather in January in Nordland
Planning a getaway to Nordland this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Nordland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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 a more detailed look at Nordland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nordland climate page.
Where to go in Nordland in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Nordland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Nordland?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Nordland.
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