Best time to visit Norway in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Norway — the country-average travel-comfort score is 31/100. The best months are June, August, May.
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Weather in Norway in January
Typical weather across Norway in January: average high 0.5°C, low -4.6°C, about 71.6 mm of rain, and 2.9 hours of sunshine per day. Among Norway's cities, Oslo has the best weather in January (score 31/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Norway avg | Best city (Oslo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 31 | 31 |
| High / Low | 0.5° / -4.6° | 0.5° / -4.6° |
| Precipitation | 71.6 mm | 358.1 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Norway. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Norway.
When to visit Norway in other months
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