Oslo Weather in January
Norway · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high-3°C (27°F)
Avg low-8°C (18°F)
Rainfall77 mm (3.0 in)
RatingPoor 0/10
Oslo in January sees daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), dropping to about -8°C (18°F) at night. January is winter in Norway. The month is moderately rainy, with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain spread over 14 days. You get roughly 6.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Oslo?
January is not the best time to visit Oslo (0/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | -3°C (27°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -8°C (18°F) |
| Daily mean | -5°C (23°F) |
| Rainfall | 77 mm (3.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 98% |
| Cloud cover | 83% |
| Daylight | 6.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 1.1 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Oslo in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Oslo weather in other months
Jan-3°C / -8°C77 mmPoorFeb-2°C / -7°C66 mmPoorMar3°C / -4°C59 mmPoorApr9°C / 1°C56 mmFairMay15°C / 6°C86 mmFairJun19°C / 10°C92 mmGoodJul21°C / 13°C116 mmFairAug19°C / 11°C128 mmFairSep16°C / 8°C100 mmFairOct9°C / 3°C104 mmPoorNov3°C / -1°C96 mmPoorDec-2°C / -7°C81 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit OsloFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Bergen1°C · 309 mm
- Stockholm-1°C · 49 mm
- Copenhagen3°C · 64 mm
- Mariehamn1°C · 55 mm
- Hamburg3°C · 72 mm
- Gdansk1°C · 62 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.