January · Norway
Best time to visit Ålesund in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ålesund in January
Average temperature 1°C, 218 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 218 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Ålesund scores 2.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 218 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town built across islands on Norway's west coast, with Mount Aksla above the centre.
January in Ålesund: expect compromises
At 1°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
218 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.2 hours of daylight.
That is 2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Ålesund — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in January?
- In January, Ålesund averages 1°C, 218 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ålesund?
- January earns a 2.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ålesund in January?
- Expect about 218 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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