Skärhamn weather in January (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Wondering what the weather is like in Skärhamn during January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

January in Skärhamn generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 0°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Skärhamn in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 42 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 Skärhamn. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skärhamn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (23 KM, 14 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

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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. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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