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Weather in January in Oslo County

Planning a getaway to Oslo County 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 Oslo County in January?

Oslo County is a region in Norway. January in Oslo County generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C and nighttime temperatures around -7°C in Oslo. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 71 mm in Oslo.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 45 hours of sunlight in Oslo. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oslo County in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oslo County climate page.

Where to go in Oslo County in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Oslo County on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Oslo County?

Oslo

In January Oslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Oslo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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1°C 
-5°C 
39 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
45 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-7°C 
83 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Oslo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oslo County, in Norway.

Is January the best time to visit Oslo County?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Oslo County with often poor weather in Oslo.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Oslo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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