January · Norway
Best time to visit Flåm in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Flåm in January
Average temperature -7°C, 173 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
0.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 173 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Flåm scores 0.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 173 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Picturesque village at the end of Aurlandsfjord, home to the world-steepest Flåm Railway.
January in Flåm — off-season conditions
January sits at -7°C (20°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
173 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.1 hours of daylight.
That is 0.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 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, June is materially better in Flåm — 7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Flåm in January?
- In January, Flåm averages -7°C, 173 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Flåm?
- January earns a 0.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Flåm in January?
- Expect about 173 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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