Norway in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Norway in january 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in Norway. These forecasts are statistics for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Oslo
very bad weather 690.3cm
Weather at 6am
22°F
Snow showers
24% of time
24%
19%
17%
Weather at 12pm
25°F
Fog
25% of time
24%
21%
17%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Fog
31% of time
21%
17%
17%
Weather at 3am
23°F
35%
19%
17%
17%
Where to go in Norway in january?
Where to go in Norway in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Central (Trøndelag) (Trondheim, Steinkjer, Rorvik...) | 20°F to 41°F | 1 à 12 days | 43°F to 45°F | very bad weather |
| East (Oslo, Sandefjord, Hamar...) | 20°F to 36°F | 3 à 8 days | 40°F to 41°F | very bad weather |
| North of Norway (Lofoten, Narvik, Bodø...) | 23°F to 40°F | 5 à 12 days | 41°F to 43°F | very bad weather |
| South (Kristiansand, Flekkefjord, Valle...) | 27°F to 40°F | 4 à 11 days | 41°F to 43°F | very bad weather |
| Svalbard (Spitzberg (Svalbard), Longyearbyen, Nordaustlandet...) | 16°F to 25°F | 2 à 4 days | very bad weather | |
| West (Vestlandet) (Bergen, Stavanger, Ålesund...) | 22°F to 41°F | 7 à 15 days | 43°F to 47°F | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Norway in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Norway in january is very bad across the board.
The month of january is one of the worst month for visiting Norway. The climate in Bergen, Bodø, Lofoten, Stavanger, Honningsvåg, Trondheim, Oslo, Kristiansand, Narvik and Tromso and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Norway in january
Climate in Oslo in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Oslo is 25°F (maximum temperature is 27°F and minimum temperature is 22°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.8in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||
| Length of day | 06:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Bergen in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 38°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 12.3in over 14 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 44°F | ||
| Rainfall | 12.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||
| Length of day | 06:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Lofoten in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Lofoten is 38°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in january. Plan a sweater! With 4.4in over 8 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 03:12 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Spitzberg in january
In january, maximum temperature is 20°F and minimum temperature is 13°F (for an average temperature of 16°F). The climate is icy in this location in this month. Plan a sweater!. With about 2.8in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your stay.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 16°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 20°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 13°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 0 | ||
| Cloud cover | 63% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Stavanger in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Stavanger is 40°F (maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 8.5in over 12 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your journey. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (38%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 07:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Norway in january
| Oslo in january | very bad weather |
| Bergen in january | very bad weather |
| Lofoten in january | very bad weather |
| Spitzberg (Svalbard) in january | very bad weather |
| Stavanger in january | very bad weather |
| Trondheim in january | very bad weather |
| Ålesund in january | very bad weather |
| Bodø in january | very bad weather |
| Flekkefjord in january | very bad weather |
| Hamar in january | very bad weather |
| Kristiansand in january | very bad weather |
| Longyearbyen in january | very bad weather |
| Narvik in january | very bad weather |
| Nordaustlandet in january | very bad weather |
| Rorvik in january | very bad weather |
| Sandefjord in january | very bad weather |
| Steinkjer in january | very bad weather |
| Valle in january | very bad weather |
| Edgeøya in january | very bad weather |
| Femundsmarka National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Flam (Aurland) in january | very bad weather |
| Geirangerfjord in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Norway in january:
Weather data for Norway in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Norway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Norway can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Norway.