January · Norway
Best time to visit Oslo in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oslo in January
Average temperature -6°C, 89 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Oslo scores 1.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 89 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fjord trails, sculpture parks, and modern waterfront culture peak May through September.
January in Oslo — off-season conditions
January averages -6°C (21°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 89 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 6.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oslo in January?
- In January, Oslo averages -6°C, 89 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Oslo?
- January earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oslo in January?
- Expect about 89 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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