Uppsala weather in January (Uppsala county, Sweden)

What's the typical weather in Uppsala for January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Uppsala typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -5°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Uppsala in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 40 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Uppsala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mälaren, Sweden (46 KM, 29 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.

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?

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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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