Sälen weather in January (Dalarna, Sweden)

Interested in knowing the climate of Sälen in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in Sälen generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -10°C. 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.

Precipitation

Sälen in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 17 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sälen. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sälen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Sweden in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Sälen 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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