If you plan to visit Lulea in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 15 snowy days in the month and around 47 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Lulea;
Average weather
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+21°F
Avg. max. temperature
-35°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lulea has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Lulea in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lulea for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +43°F during the day to a minimum of -2°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +23°F.
Is Lulea warm or cold in January?
Lulea is typically cold in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°F to +21°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°F to +10°F.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
January is the coldest month in Lulea, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Lulea in January
Water in Lulea in January is Cold. It varies from +29°F to +34°F, with an average of +31°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +21°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Lulea are reached in July, when the average sea temperature rises to +61°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +31°F.
Can you swim in Lulea in January?
We would not recommend swimming in Lulea in January, the water is very cold (+31°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Lulea in January
Lulea weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+25°F
+21°F
+21°F
Min. temperature
-26°F
-35°F
-27°F
Max. temperature
+46°F
+46°F
+48°F
Rainfall
7 mm
1 mm
1 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+37°F
+31°F
+31°F
Humidity
86%
85%
84%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1006 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
11
12
12
Rainy days
1
0
0
Snowy days
15
15
12
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +25°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 7 mm to 1 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 3 to 4.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lulea in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Lulea is gradually decreasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Lulea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 73 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Lulea.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Lulea?
This is the weather in Lulea in January 2023:
1 January
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+35°F
2 January
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+27°F
3 January
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+13°F
4 January
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+18°F
5 January
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+20°F
6 January
🌨️
+12°F
7 January
🌨️
+23°F
8 January
🌨️
+24°F
9 January
🌨️
+27°F
10 January
🌨️
+27°F
11 January
🌨️
+34°F
12 January
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+35°F
13 January
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+34°F
14 January
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+23°F
15 January
🌨️
+33°F
16 January
🌨️
+34°F
17 January
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+29°F
18 January
🌨️
+33°F
19 January
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+33°F
20 January
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+27°F
21 January
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+20°F
22 January
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+29°F
23 January
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+31°F
24 January
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+33°F
25 January
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+42°F
26 January
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+33°F
27 January
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+34°F
28 January
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+36°F
29 January
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+34°F
30 January
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+32°F
31 January
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+23°F
In January 2023 Lulea had 12 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°F, with an absolute maximum of +43°F and a minimum of +12°F. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Lulea climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lulea in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+36°F) and the highest in 2020 (+46°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 767 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lulea in January:
Is January a good time to visit Lulea?
It’s always a good time to visit Lulea, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lulea in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Lulea in January?
Swimming in Lulea in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Lulea rainy in January?
Lulea is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Lulea in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lulea in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lulea, 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.