Weather in January in Norrbotten
Thinking about venturing to Norrbotten 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 Norrbotten in January?
Norrbotten is a region in Sweden. January in Norrbotten generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Kiruna to -3°C in Piteå. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C in Piteå and -15°C in Kiruna. 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 moderate snowfall in Pajala with an average of 40 mm to moderate snowfall in Abisko with 86 mm.For a closer look at January's conditions in Norrbotten, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Norrbotten's yearly weather, check out our Norrbotten climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Norrbotten?
Kiruna
In January Kiruna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Arjeplog
In January Arjeplog generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Abisko
In January Abisko generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Arvidsjaur
In January Arvidsjaur generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boden
In January Boden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate 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 Norrbotten, in Sweden.
Is January the best time to visit Norrbotten?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Norrbotten with often poor weather in Kiruna.
On average, the best time to visit Norrbotten is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Kiruna. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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