Västernorrland Weather in January

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

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Sundsvall Härnösand Örnsköldsvik Docksta

Are you planning a trip a to Västernorrland, Sweden in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Västernorrland in January

Västernorrland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. January in Västernorrland generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) in Sundsvall. 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.

To explore the conditions in Västernorrland, Sweden in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Sundsvall with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snowfall in Örnsköldsvik with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Sundsvall sees roughly 44 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Västernorrland by month

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Best Places to Visit in Västernorrland in January

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

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 Västernorrland

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

Temperature range in Västernorrland (January)

Precipitation variation in Västernorrland (January)

Sundsvall

In January Sundsvall generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
44 hours
82 hours
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sundsvall →

Härnösand

In January Härnösand generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
44 hours
82 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Härnösand →

Örnsköldsvik

In January Örnsköldsvik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Örnsköldsvik →

Docksta

In January Docksta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Docksta →

Kramfors

In January Kramfors generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
44 hours
82 hours
Monthly snowfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kramfors →

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

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 Västernorrland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sundsvall -1°C (30°F) -8°C (18°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Härnösand 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Örnsköldsvik -1°C (30°F) -8°C (18°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Docksta -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Kramfors -2°C (28°F) -9°C (16°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Lugnvik -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Västernorrland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Västernorrland, Sweden in January?

Expect poor weather across Västernorrland, Sweden in January. The popular destination of Sundsvall averages -1°C (30°F) by day and -8°C (18°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Västernorrland, Sweden in January?

In Sundsvall, the average daytime high in January is -1°C (30°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -8°C (18°F).

Does Västernorrland, Sweden get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Sundsvall averages just 54 mm (2.1 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Västernorrland, Sweden.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Västernorrland, Sweden?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Västernorrland, Sweden with often poor weather in Sundsvall.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Sundsvall. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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