Skien weather in January (Telemark, Norway)

Wondering what the weather is like in Skien during January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Skien includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Skien in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 49 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skien. 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 Skien climate page with graphs.

 

Skien, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Drammen, Norway (68 KM, 42 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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