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Weather in January in Västernorrland

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

What is the weather like in Västernorrland in January?

Västernorrland 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 and nighttime temperatures around -8°C in Sundsvall. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västernorrland in January, check out the map below. 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 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 to moderate snowfall in Örnsköldsvik with 63 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 44 hours of sunlight in Sundsvall. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Västernorrland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Västernorrland climate page.

Where to go in Västernorrland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Västernorrland 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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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Popular destinations

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

Sundsvall

In January Sundsvall 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.

Sundsvall
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
1°C 
1,812 hours 
697 mm 
163 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-8°C 
44 hours 
54 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-8°C 
82 hours 
44 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Sundsvall

Härnösand

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

Härnösand
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
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
1,812 hours 
718 mm 
165 days 
poor 
0°C 
-6°C 
44 hours 
60 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-6°C 
82 hours 
48 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Härnösand

Örnsköldsvik

In January Örnsköldsvik 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.

Örnsköldsvik
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
<<  
8°C 
1°C 
746 mm 
170 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-8°C 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-8°C 
49 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Örnsköldsvik

Docksta

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

Docksta
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 
2°C 
738 mm 
169 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-8°C 
48 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Docksta

Kramfors

In January Kramfors 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.

Kramfors
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
9°C 
0°C 
1,812 hours 
754 mm 
168 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-9°C 
44 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-9°C 
82 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kramfors

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

Is January the best time to visit Västernorrland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Västernorrland 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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