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The weather in January in Norway
It's cold in January in Norway with an average temperature of 0°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -8°C and -2°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Norway. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 10°C in 2022, Norway reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -26°C to a highest value of 4°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 36 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Norway
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Norway. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Norway | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 0°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 3°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 133 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 36 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 17 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Norway with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -5°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around -1°C, with nights around -5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Norway is around -0°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Check out the climate of Norway for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Norway is based on weather data from Oslo. Other places, like Lofoten, Vesterålen or Bergen, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Norway to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Norway
Temperature in January in Norway over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Norway
Total precipitation in January in Norway over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Norway
Snowfall in January in Norway per year
Daily UV index in January in Norway
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Norway, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Norway
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Average weather in Norway by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Norway. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.