Weather · JanuaryOslo weather in January
Temperature, rain, what to pack and what to know
January in Oslo: an average of -5°, about 2 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 6h 25m of daylight, with light from about 09:04 to 15:30. January isn't peak season in Oslo. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Oslo in January
Oslo in January — what works
Plan a day with little time outside: short hops between indoor sights, transport instead of long walks, and plenty of warm-up stops. Winter sports where the terrain suits.
What to pack: Full winter kit — a heavy coat, layers, gloves, a hat and waterproof boots.
This month: Peak northern lights in Tromsø and the north. The western fjords are dark and wet but open.
Oslo in January — FAQ
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Oslo — flights & hotels
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991–2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation