Visby weather in January (Gotland, Sweden)

Looking to travel to Visby in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Visby typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -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.

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.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 38 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Visby 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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