Visby weather in January (Gotland, Sweden)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Visby during January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Visby generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -1°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Visby in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 38 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Visby, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 38 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.