Trondheim weather in January (Sør-Trøndelag, Norway)

Curious about the January weather in Trondheim? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Trondheim generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Trondheim in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 36 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Trondheim. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Trondheim, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trondheim, Norway (27 KM, 16 Miles).

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 Trondheim in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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