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Skövde weather in January (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

How is January weather typically in Skövde? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

January in Skövde generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Skövde in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 32 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 Skövde. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skövde, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 32 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
* Data from: Jönköping, Sweden (70 KM, 43 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.

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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
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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