Sand weather in January (Rogaland, Norway)

Planning a trip to Sand in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Sand generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. 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 -3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Sand in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 273 mm for the month. It records the year's peak snow/rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

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

 

Sand, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 273 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Stavanger, Norway (64 KM, 40 Miles).

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.

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 Sand in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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