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Weather in January in Värmland

Considering a trip to Värmland this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Värmland in January?

Värmland is a region in Sweden. January in Värmland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Höljes at -2°C to cold in Säffle at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Säffle and -9°C in Höljes. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kil with an average of 58 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Töcksfors with 65 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 48 hours of sunlight in Karlstad. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Värmland climate page.

Where to go in Värmland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Värmland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Värmland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Värmland?

Karlstad

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

Karlstad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
1,941 hours 
851 mm 
163 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
61 mm 
17 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
70 hours 
52 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Karlstad

Branäs

In January Branäs generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Branäs
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
9°C 
0°C 
918 mm 
182 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-9°C 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-9°C 
52 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Branäs

Överbyn

In January Överbyn generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Överbyn
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
1°C 
893 mm 
177 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-8°C 
61 mm 
17 days 
poor 
0°C 
-8°C 
52 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Överbyn

Stöllet

In January Stöllet generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stöllet
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
1°C 
911 mm 
176 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-8°C 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-8°C 
52 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Stöllet

Kristinehamn

In January Kristinehamn generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kristinehamn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
1,941 hours 
921 mm 
164 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
70 hours 
55 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Kristinehamn

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Värmland, in Sweden.

Is January the best time to visit Värmland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Värmland with often poor weather in Karlstad.

On average, the best time to visit Värmland is in July with generally perfect weather in Karlstad. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Värmland.

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