Weather in January in Troms
Planning a journey to Troms 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 Troms in January?
Troms is a region in Norway. January in Troms generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Lyngseidet at -5°C to cold in Bø Andøya at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Bø Andøya and -12°C in Lyngseidet. 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 moderate snowfall in Lyngseidet with an average of 98 mm to high snowfall in Mefjordvær with 139 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 3 hours of sunlight in Tromsø. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Troms in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Troms climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Troms?
Tromsø
In January Tromsø generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Harstad
In January Harstad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tennevoll
In January Tennevoll generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Evenskjer
In January Evenskjer generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bø Andøya
In January Bø Andøya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high 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 Troms, in Norway.
Is January the best time to visit Troms?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Troms due to the typically poor weather in Tromsø.
On average, the best time to visit Troms is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Tromsø.
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