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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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