Sandviken weather in January (Gavleborg, Sweden)

What should you pack for a trip to Sandviken in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Sandviken includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures hover around 0°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sandviken in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 46 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Sandviken, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 46 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Falun, Sweden (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sandviken.

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