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Sundsvall weather in January (Västernorrland, Sweden)

Planning a trip to Sundsvall in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Sundsvall typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Sundsvall in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sundsvall. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sundsvall, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in January and which places have the best weather 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 Sundsvall in January?

Visitors traveling to Sundsvall should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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