The weather in January in Trondheim

It's cold in January in Trondheim with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -1°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Trondheim. 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 Trondheim, 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 12°C in 2020, Trondheim reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -15°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 6°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Trondheim is 9°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 36 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Trondheim

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Trondheim. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Trondheim New York
Average temperature 1°C 5°C
Max. temperature 4°C 11°C
Min. temperature -6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 118 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 15 days 12 days
Total snowfall 36 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 16 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Trondheim with really cold temps, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -1°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 1°C, with nights around -4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Trondheim is around 1°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Trondheim, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Trondheim

Temperature in January in Trondheim over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Trondheim, 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 Trondheim

Total precipitation in January in Trondheim over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Trondheim

Snowfall in January in Trondheim per year

Daily UV index in January in Trondheim

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Trondheim, 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.

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Average weather in Trondheim by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Trondheim. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.