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Haugesund in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Haugesund in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Haugesund, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Haugesund in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you are thinking of traveling to Haugesund in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +39°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. 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 Haugesund;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+52°F
Max.
162 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Haugesund has uncomfortable weather in January.
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Average temperature in Haugesund in January

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

Going from a maximum of +48°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +45°F.

Is Haugesund warm or cold in January?

Haugesund is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +41°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +34°F.

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

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

Climate in Haugesund in January

Haugesund weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+39°F+39°F
Min. temperature
+9°F+3°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+54°F+52°F+52°F
Rainfall
181 mm162 mm128 mm
Wind
5 m/s6 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
83%82%81%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
776
Rainy days
181613
Snowy days
565

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 181 mm to 162 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average. 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 Haugesund in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Haugesund is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Haugesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 233 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 24 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:
Haugesund wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 229 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Haugesund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 11 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Haugesund.

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

How was the weather last January in Haugesund?

This is the weather in Haugesund in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+35°F
2 January
🌧️
+36°F
3 January
🌧️
+42°F
4 January
🌧️
+44°F
5 January
🌧️
+38°F
6 January
🌧️
+47°F
7 January
🌧️
+48°F
8 January
🌧️
+47°F
9 January
🌧️
+45°F
10 January
🌧️
+45°F
11 January
🌧️
+47°F
12 January
🌧️
+45°F
13 January
🌧️
+42°F
14 January
☁️
+41°F
15 January
🌧️
+41°F
16 January
🌨️
+41°F
17 January
🌨️
+36°F
18 January
☁️
+37°F
19 January
☁️
+36°F
20 January
☀️
+36°F
21 January
☀️
+38°F
22 January
☁️
+38°F
23 January
🌧️
+43°F
24 January
🌫️
+47°F
25 January
🌧️
+46°F
26 January
☀️
+43°F
27 January
☁️
+41°F
28 January
🌧️
+45°F
29 January
🌧️
+47°F
30 January
🌧️
+43°F
31 January
🌧️
+45°F
In January 2023 Haugesund had 4 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+47°F) and the highest in 2014 (+53°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 1233 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2408 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Haugesund in January:

Is January a good time to visit Haugesund?

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

Can you sunbathe in Haugesund in January?

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

Is Haugesund rainy in January?

Haugesund is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Haugesund in January?

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

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Haugesund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Haugesund, 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.