Røldal weather in January (Hordaland, Norway)

What can you expect from the weather in Røldal during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Røldal generally has very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Røldal in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest snowfall, with frequent intense snowshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Røldal. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Røldal climate page with graphs.

 

Røldal, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 272 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  

Where to go in Norway in January

Find out more about the weather in Norway in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Røldal in January?

Visitors traveling to Røldal should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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