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Halmstad in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Halmstad in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Halmstad in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
January may not be the ideal time to visit Halmstad, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +36°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 9 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 42 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Halmstad;

Average weather

☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+50°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Halmstad has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Halmstad in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Halmstad for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +41°F with a maximum of +46°F and a minimum of +23°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +41°F.

Is Halmstad warm or cold in January?

Halmstad is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +37°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +28°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Halmstad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Halmstad in January

Halmstad weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+37°F+36°F+36°F
Min. temperature
-4°F-9°F-6°F
Max. temperature
+54°F+50°F+55°F
Rainfall
51 mm42 mm29 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
88%87%85%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
111211
Rainy days
1196
Snowy days
888

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +37°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 51 mm to 42 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Halmstad in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Halmstad is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Halmstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 107 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Halmstad wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Halmstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 14 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Halmstad.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Halmstad?

This is the weather in Halmstad in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+47°F
2 January
🌧️
+45°F
3 January
☁️
+41°F
4 January
🌧️
+45°F
5 January
☁️
+45°F
6 January
🌨️
+41°F
7 January
☁️
+47°F
8 January
☁️
+47°F
9 January
☁️
+45°F
10 January
☁️
+44°F
11 January
☁️
+45°F
12 January
☁️
+43°F
13 January
🌧️
+45°F
14 January
🌧️
+43°F
15 January
🌧️
+43°F
16 January
☁️
+41°F
17 January
🌧️
+40°F
18 January
☁️
+38°F
19 January
☁️
+36°F
20 January
☁️
+37°F
21 January
☁️
+32°F
22 January
☁️
+31°F
23 January
☁️
+34°F
24 January
☁️
+37°F
25 January
☁️
+38°F
26 January
☁️
+43°F
27 January
☀️
+35°F
28 January
☁️
+39°F
29 January
☁️
+41°F
30 January
☀️
+41°F
31 January
🌧️
+41°F
In January 2023 Halmstad had 2 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +46°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 92%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Halmstad climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Halmstad in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+47°F) and the highest in 2020 (+55°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 501 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1040 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Halmstad in January:

Is January a good time to visit Halmstad?

There is never a bad time to go to Halmstad, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Halmstad and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Halmstad in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Halmstad rainy in January?

Halmstad is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Halmstad in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Halmstad in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Halmstad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Halmstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.