Västerås weather in January (Vastmanland, Sweden)

What kind of weather does January bring to Västerås? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

January in Västerås generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -5°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Västerås in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

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 Västerås. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Västerås climate page with graphs.

 

Västerås, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mälaren, Sweden (38 KM, 24 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

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?

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Västerås.

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