Weather · JanuaryNorway weather in January
Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices
January in Norway: 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 Norway. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
Norway in January
January in Norway, 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.
Holidays & events in Norway
Peak northern lights in Tromsø and the north. The western fjords are dark and wet but open.
- 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
- 21 JanuaryBirthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra
On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.
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Vietnam, The south (Ho Chi Minh, Phu Quoc) is warm and dry; the north stays cool.January in Norway, FAQ
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Norway — flights & hotels
Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.
Check flight prices to Norway, every airline at once.
Rates in Norway shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset