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Svolvaer in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Svolvaer in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Svolvaer in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌨️
Snowy
Svolvaer in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +34°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 snowy days with an average precipitation of 75 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Svolvaer;

Average weather

☀️
+34°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvaer has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Svolvaer in January

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

The temperature in January is +37°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +45°F during the day and a minimum of +21°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +36°F.

Is Svolvaer warm or cold in January?

Svolvaer is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +36°F to +34°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 Svolvaer, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Svolvaer in January

Svolvaer weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+36°F+34°F+34°F
Min. temperature
+10°F+5°F+7°F
Max. temperature
+48°F+46°F+48°F
Rainfall
100 mm75 mm61 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
76%76%77%
Air pressure
1001 HPa1002 HPa1004 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
766
Rainy days
965
Snowy days
131715

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +36°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +34°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 100 mm to 75 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 6 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 14 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Svolvaer is gradually decreasing during January, going from 9 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 100 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 18 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:
Svolvaer wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 13%, for a monthly total of around 21 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Svolvaer.

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

How was the weather last January in Svolvaer?

This is the weather in Svolvaer in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+41°F
2 January
🌧️
+40°F
3 January
☀️
+35°F
4 January
☀️
+30°F
5 January
☀️
+28°F
6 January
☀️
+26°F
7 January
☁️
+30°F
8 January
☁️
+36°F
9 January
☀️
+37°F
10 January
☁️
+38°F
11 January
☁️
+37°F
12 January
🌨️
+39°F
13 January
☁️
+39°F
14 January
☁️
+36°F
15 January
☁️
+32°F
16 January
☀️
+38°F
17 January
🌧️
+38°F
18 January
☀️
+36°F
19 January
☁️
+37°F
20 January
🌧️
+39°F
21 January
🌧️
+40°F
22 January
🌧️
+44°F
23 January
🌧️
+42°F
24 January
🌧️
+39°F
25 January
🌧️
+43°F
26 January
🌨️
+38°F
27 January
🌧️
+44°F
28 January
🌧️
+40°F
29 January
🌨️
+37°F
30 January
☀️
+33°F
31 January
🌨️
+35°F
In January 2023 Svolvaer had 8 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +45°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+41°F) and the highest in 2014 (+47°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1467 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvaer in January:

Is January a good time to visit Svolvaer?

It’s always a good time to visit Svolvaer, 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 Svolvaer in January?

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

Is Svolvaer rainy in January?

Svolvaer 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 Svolvaer in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Svolvaer 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

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Monthly weather in Svolvaer

Source of the data

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