Weather in January in Skåne
Planning a journey to Skåne 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 Skåne in January?
Skåne is a region in Sweden. January in Skåne generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Malmö. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Skåne in January, check out the map below. 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 a closer look at conditions across Skåne, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Tomelilla with an average of 56 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Mölle with 72 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 45 hours of sunlight in Malmö. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Skåne climate page.
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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 Skåne's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Skåne?
Malmö
In January Malmö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Simrishamn
In January Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lund
In January Lund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Helsingborg
In January Helsingborg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ystad
In January Ystad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. 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 Skåne, in Sweden.
Is January the best time to visit Skåne?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Skåne due to the typically poor weather in Malmö.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Malmö. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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