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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

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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 Norway, check out our Østfold's climate page.

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.

Moss
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
1,674 hours 
942 mm 
179 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
49 hours 
78 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
80 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Moss

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.

Halden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
912 mm 
186 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-3°C 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
61 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Halden

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.

Fredrikstad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,674 hours 
922 mm 
177 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-3°C 
49 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-3°C 
80 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Fredrikstad

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.

Vortungen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
1,676 hours 
898 mm 
188 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-5°C 
45 hours 
65 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-6°C 
83 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Vortungen

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.

Gressvik
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,674 hours 
929 mm 
177 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-2°C 
49 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-3°C 
80 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Gressvik

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.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Norway.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.