Vadsø weather in January (Finnmark, Norway)

How's the weather trend in Vadsø as January approaches? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Vadsø typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -13°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Vadsø in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 5 days of snow.

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

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

 

Vadsø, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Vadsø 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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