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Weather in January in Norrbotten

Considering a trip to Norrbotten this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.

To explore the conditions in Norrbotten in more detail, check the map below.

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 more detailed look at Norrbotten's conditions throughout the year, check out our Norrbotten climate page.

Where to go in Norrbotten in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Norrbotten on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Norrbotten's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Kiruna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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4°C 
-4°C 
715 mm 
177 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-15°C 
41 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-15°C 
38 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Kiruna

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.

Arjeplog
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
5°C 
-2°C 
773 mm 
193 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-13°C 
51 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-13°C 
45 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Arjeplog

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.

Abisko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
2°C 
-5°C 
1020 mm 
189 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-14°C 
86 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-14°C 
77 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Abisko

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.

Arvidsjaur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
6°C 
-3°C 
739 mm 
178 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-13°C 
47 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-13°C 
40 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Arvidsjaur

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.

Boden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
7°C 
-2°C 
681 mm 
162 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-13°C 
51 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-13°C 
42 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Boden

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Norrbotten.

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