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Weather in January in Sogn og Fjordane

Planning a getaway to Sogn og Fjordane 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 Sogn og Fjordane in January?

Sogn og Fjordane 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. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Skjolden at -4°C to cold in Hardbakke at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Hardbakke and -9°C in Skjolden. 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.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Lærdalsøyri with an average of 137 mm to heavy snowfall in Florø with 323 mm.

For specific regional insights in Sogn og Fjordane for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sogn og Fjordane climate page.

Where to go in Sogn og Fjordane in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sogn og Fjordane on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Sogn og Fjordane?

Svidalen

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

Svidalen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-7°C 
214 mm 
24 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
210 mm 
23 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
189 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Svidalen

Fjarland

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

Fjarland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-7°C 
259 mm 
26 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-6°C 
254 mm 
24 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
229 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Fjarland

Flåm

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

Flåm
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-2°C 
-8°C 
172 mm 
23 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-7°C 
173 mm 
22 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-8°C 
150 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Flåm

Sogndal

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

Sogndal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-1°C 
-7°C 
187 mm 
22 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
184 mm 
21 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
164 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Sogndal

Hafslo

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

Hafslo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-2°C 
-8°C 
179 mm 
21 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
176 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
157 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Hafslo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sogn og Fjordane, in Norway.

Is January the best time to visit Sogn og Fjordane?

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

On average, the best time to visit Sogn og Fjordane is in July with generally tolerable weather in Svidalen. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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