Uppsala county Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Uppsala county, Sweden in January.

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Uppsala Östhammar Enköping Bålsta

Thinking about venturing to Uppsala county, Sweden this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Uppsala county in January

Uppsala county, Sweden is a region in Sweden. January in Uppsala county generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Uppsala. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Uppsala county, Sweden. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Uppsala county, Sweden, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Karlholmsbruk with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Öregrund with 47 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Uppsala receives about 40 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Uppsala county by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Uppsala county — and find the best time to visit. (based on Uppsala)

January1°C (34°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November6°C (43°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Uppsala county in January

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

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 Uppsala county

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Uppsala county, Sweden?

Temperature range in Uppsala county (January)

Precipitation variation in Uppsala county (January)

Uppsala

In January Uppsala generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uppsala →

Östhammar

In January Östhammar generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Östhammar →

Enköping

In January Enköping generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Enköping →

Bålsta

In January Bålsta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bålsta →

Öregrund

In January Öregrund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Sweden January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Sweden brought 258 mm (10 in) in Ystad on January 17, 1981.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Uppsala county in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uppsala 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Östhammar 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Enköping 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Bålsta 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Öregrund 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Älvkarleby 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Uppsala county weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Uppsala county, Sweden in January?

In January, Uppsala county, Sweden generally has poor weather conditions. Uppsala sees daytime temperatures near 1°C (34°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Uppsala county, Sweden in January?

Daytime temperatures in Uppsala peak at roughly 1°C (34°F) in January, dropping to about -5°C (23°F) overnight.

Does Uppsala county, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Uppsala county, Sweden during January, with Uppsala averaging close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Uppsala county, Sweden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Uppsala, January may not be the ideal time to visit Uppsala county, Sweden.

On average, the best time to visit Uppsala county, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Uppsala. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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