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Uppsala weather in January (Uppsala county, Sweden)

How is the weather in Uppsala 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, Uppsala generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Uppsala in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 40 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Mälaren, Sweden (46 KM, 29 Miles).

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 Uppsala 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
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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