Tromsø weather in January (Troms, Norway)

Planning a trip to Tromsø in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Tromsø generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -10°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Tromsø in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 3 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 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 3 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in January

Find out more about the weather in Norway 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 Tromsø in January?

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 in January.

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

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