The weather in January in Sweden
It's cold in January in Sweden with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -5°C and 1°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Sweden. 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 11°C in 2020, Sweden reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 6°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 70 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 31 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Sweden
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sweden. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Sweden | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 2°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 5°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 70 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 31 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 14 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Sweden with really cold temps, averaging around 2°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 -2°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 Sweden is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°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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The climate in Sweden is based on weather data from Stockholm. Other places, like Småland, Malmö or Gothenburg, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sweden to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Sweden
Temperature in January in Sweden over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Sweden. 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 Sweden
Total precipitation in January in Sweden over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Sweden
Snowfall in January in Sweden per year
Daily UV index in January in Sweden
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sweden, 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 Sweden
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Wonderful!!! I was there in January and it was cold but dry, sunny and with a beautiful layer of snow. Exactly what I wanted.— This text is automatically translated to English
Ideal cold conditions for winter sports with heavy snowfall. Icy but magical!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Sweden by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sweden. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.