Selje weather in January (Sogn og Fjordane, Norway)

Can you expect sunny skies in Selje in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Selje generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Selje in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 26 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 20 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Selje, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ålesund, Norway (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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