Oppland weather in January
Planning a journey to Oppland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Oppland in January?
Oppland is a region in Norway. January in Oppland generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C in Høvringen to -2°C in Gran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Gran and -13°C in Høvringen. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Oppland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Mysusæter with an average of 56 mm to high snowfall in Tyinkrysset with 115 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 27 hours of sunlight in Lillehammer. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Oppland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Oppland's yearly weather, check out our Oppland climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Oppland?
Lillehammer
In January Lillehammer generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Beitostøl
In January Beitostøl generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nordseter
In January Nordseter generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Øyer
In January Øyer generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Svingvoll
In January Svingvoll generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°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 Oppland, in Norway.
Is January the best time to visit Oppland?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Oppland with often poor weather in Lillehammer.
On average, the best time to visit Oppland is in July with generally pleasant weather in Lillehammer. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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