January verdict

Nordkapp, Norway in January

Weather score15Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-1°C

Rain

74mm

Sun

0h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

15

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Nordkapp, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January-1°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January74mm average rain

January is one of Nordkapp's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January0 hours average sun

January is one of Nordkapp's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January5°C average sea

January is below Nordkapp's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January15 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsMay to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.