Skarstein weather in January (Vest-Agder, Norway)

Is January a good time to explore Skarstein weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Skarstein includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Winter occurs in January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Skarstein in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. You can typically expect 23 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 44 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skarstein. June, July and August typically offer 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 Skarstein climate page with graphs.

 

Skarstein, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (61 KM, 37 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

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.