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Sognefjord Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Sognefjord, Norway in January.

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Flåm Sogndal Balestrand Gudvangen

Planning a trip to the Sognefjord, Norway this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Sognefjord in January

The Sognefjord, Norway is a region in Norway. January in the Sognefjord generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Flåm. In many areas in Norway, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Sognefjord, Norway, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Kaupanger with an average of 158 mm (6.2 in) to heavy snowfall in Balestrand with 251 mm (9.9 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore the Sognefjord by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Sognefjord — 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)
Best Time to Visit the Sognefjord →

Best Places to Visit in the Sognefjord in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 the Sognefjord

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

Temperature range in the Sognefjord (January)

Precipitation variation in the Sognefjord (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 →

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 →

Balestrand

In January Balestrand 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)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snowfall
255 mm (10 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balestrand →

Gudvangen

In January Gudvangen 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
207 mm (8.1 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gudvangen →

Aurland

In January Aurland generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°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)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aurland →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Sognefjord, in Norway.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Sognefjord in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flåm -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Sogndal -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Balestrand -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)
Gudvangen -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Aurland -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Kaupanger -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)

The Sognefjord weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Sognefjord, Norway in January?

the Sognefjord, Norway typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Flåm average around -2°C (28°F), and temperatures drop to about -7°C (19°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Sognefjord, Norway in January?

Average temperatures in the Sognefjord, Norway during January range from a nighttime low near -7°C (19°F) to a daytime high around -2°C (28°F) in Flåm.

Does the Sognefjord, Norway get a lot of snow in January?

Rainfall in the Sognefjord, Norway peaks during January. Flåm averages roughly 173 mm (6.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Sognefjord, Norway?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Flåm, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Sognefjord, Norway.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Flåm.

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