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Weather in January in Värmland

Planning a getaway to Värmland 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 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.

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 areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine in Karlstad. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Värmland in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, 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 detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

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
3°C 
-2°C 
46 hours 
69 mm 
15 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
-1°C 
-7°C 
67 mm 
17 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
0°C 
-7°C 
66 mm 
16 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
0°C 
-7°C 
67 mm 
16 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
3°C 
-2°C 
46 hours 
74 mm 
16 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.

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