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





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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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