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Sogn og Fjordane Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway in January.

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Flåm Svidalen Fjarland Sogndal

Planning a journey to Sogn og Fjordane, Norway this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sogn og Fjordane in January

Sogn og Fjordane, Norway is a region in Norway. In January, Sogn og Fjordane experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Skjolden at -4°C (25°F) to cold in Hardbakke at 6°C (43°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Hardbakke and -9°C (16°F) in Skjolden. In numerous regions in Norway, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For specific regional insights in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Lærdalsøyri with an average of 137 mm (5.4 in) to heavy snowfall in Florø with 323 mm (13 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore Sogn og Fjordane by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sogn og Fjordane — and find the best time to visit. (based on Flåm)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March1°C (34°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October5°C (41°F) November1°C (34°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sogn og Fjordane in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sogn og Fjordane.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sogn og Fjordane

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway?

Temperature range in Sogn og Fjordane (January)

Precipitation variation in Sogn og Fjordane (January)

Flåm

In January Flåm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flåm →

Svidalen

In January Svidalen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Svidalen →

Fjarland

In January Fjarland generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
259 mm (10 in)
254 mm (10 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fjarland →

Sogndal

In January Sogndal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sogndal →

Hafslo

In January Hafslo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
179 mm (7 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hafslo →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sogn og Fjordane in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flåm -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Svidalen -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Fjarland -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Sogndal -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Hafslo -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Balestrand -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)

Sogn og Fjordane weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway in January?

In January, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Flåm sees daytime temperatures near -2°C (28°F), with nights cooling to roughly -7°C (19°F).

What is the average temperature in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway in January?

In Flåm, the average daytime high in January is -2°C (28°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -7°C (19°F).

Does Sogn og Fjordane, Norway get a lot of snow in January?

Expect plenty of snowfall. Flåm records an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sogn og Fjordane, Norway?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Sogn og Fjordane, Norway due to the typically poor weather in Flåm.

On average, the best time to visit Sogn og Fjordane, Norway is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Flåm.

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