Tromsø weather in January (Troms, Norway)

Is Tromsø a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Tromsø includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -3°C. At night, they generally drop to -10°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Tromsø in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 3 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Tromsø, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 3 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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?

Visitors traveling to Tromsø 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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