Weather in January in Østfold
Are you planning a trip a to Østfold in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Østfold in January?
Østfold is a region in Norway. January in Østfold generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Vortungen at 1°C to cold in Fredrikstad at 3°C. At night it cools down to -3°C in Fredrikstad and -5°C in Vortungen. 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.For specific regional insights in Østfold, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Vortungen with an average of 65 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Moss with 78 mm.Average sunshine
The city Moss usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Østfold climate page.
Where to go in Østfold in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Østfold?
Moss
In January Moss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Halden
In January Halden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Fredrikstad
In January Fredrikstad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Vortungen
In January Vortungen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gressvik
In January Gressvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Østfold, in Norway.
Is January the best time to visit Østfold?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Østfold with often poor weather in Moss.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Moss. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Østfold.
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