Skotbu weather in January (Norway)

Can you expect sunny skies in Skotbu in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Skotbu includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Skotbu in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Skotbu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Drammen, Norway (42 KM, 26 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 Skotbu.

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