January weather forecast
Kristiansand, Norway

January sees the arrival of the New Year in Kristiansand, Norway and with it, chillier conditions. Subsequent to December, temperatures plunge further, reaching a stunning low of -4.8°C (23.4°F) and only rising to a high of 1.3°C (34.3°F). A thick layer of snow tends to envelope the city at this time of year, amplifying the charm of its winter landscape. Its iconic snow-laden vistas casting a magical spell over this coastal town. There also happens to be an uptick in rainfall during January, as winter storms make their presence felt.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 1.3°C (34.3°F) and an average low-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F), is the coldest month in Kristiansand.

Rainfall

In Kristiansand, in January, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129 rainfall days, and 1299mm (51.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kristiansand are January through March, November and December. In January, in Kristiansand, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout January, 150mm (5.91") of snow is accumulated. In Kristiansand, during the entire year, snow falls for 25 days and aggregates up to 555mm (21.85") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Kristiansand, Norway, is 5.5°C (41.9°F).
Note: Swimming in 5.5°C (41.9°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 7h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 09:14 and sunset at 15:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:35 and sunset at 16:47 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 0 during January leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.