January · Norway
Best time to visit Odda in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Odda in January
Average temperature -1°C, 376 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 376 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Odda scores 1.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 376 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Odda sits at the head of the Sørfjord in Hardanger, the base for the Trolltunga hike and the Buarbreen glacier.
January in Odda — the hardest end of the year
January averages -1°C (30°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 376 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Odda in January?
- In January, Odda averages -1°C, 376 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Odda?
- January earns a 1.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Odda in January?
- Expect about 376 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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