January weather forecast
Norway

January is the coldest month in Norway, with temperatures significantly below freezing in many regions of the country. In southern areas, including the capital, Oslo, temperatures generally range from -10°C (14°F) to 0°C (32°F), while the coastal city of Bergen experiences slightly milder temperatures, often from -1°C (30.2°F) to 4°C (39.2°F) due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream. Despite the cold, the amount of precipitation in Bergen can be relatively high, averaging 190mm (7.48"), primarily falling as rain or sleet.

Inland regions, such as the city of Ski, see colder conditions, with temperatures often between -15°C (5°F) and -5°C (23°F). Snowfall is common in these areas, making it an excellent time for winter sports enthusiasts.

In the northernmost regions, including cities like Tromsø and Karpbukt, January brings the Polar Night phenomenon, with no sunrise for several weeks. Temperatures can plummet below -20°C (-4°F), with occasional peaks at -5°C (23°F). Snowfall is substantial, often exceeding 50mm (1.97"), creating a winter wonderland.

Compared to December, January does not see much difference in terms of temperature and daylight hours. However, moving into February, while temperatures generally remain cold, there is a gradual increase in daylight hours, particularly in the northern regions.

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• Oslo - January »
  On the first day of January in Oslo sunrise is at 09:18 and sunset at 15:22. In Oslo in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bergen - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bergen is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 127mm (5") of snow. In Bergen, during January, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 127mm (5") of snow.
• Stavanger - January »
  In Stavanger, during January, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. In Stavanger, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 23mm (0.91") of snow.
• Trondheim - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Trondheim are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. The months of January and February see the lowest levels of Trondheim's temperatures, averaging a high of 0°C (32°F).
• Drammen - January »
  Temperature records in Drammen mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging -2.4°C (27.7°F) and lows at -7.2°C (19°F). In Drammen, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow.
• Fredrikstad - January »
  In Fredrikstad during January, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Fredrikstad.
• Skien - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Skien is January, when snow falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 302mm (11.89") of snow. The months with the least sunshine in Skien are January and December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.
• Kristiansand - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Kristiansand are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0. The months with the least sunshine in Kristiansand are January and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine.
• Alesund - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Alesund, Norway. On the first day of January in Alesund, Norway, sunrise is at 10:03 and sunset at 15:13.
• Tønsberg - January »
  January is the coldest month in Tønsberg, Norway, distinguished by brief daylight hours and frequent snow showers. On the first day of January in Tønsberg sunrise is at 09:13 and sunset at 15:29.
• Moss - January »
  In Moss, in January, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 108mm (4.25") of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Moss, Norway, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.