January · Norway
Best time to visit Preikestolen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Preikestolen in January
Average temperature -2°C, 331 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
0.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 331 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Preikestolen scores 0.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 331 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is a sheer 604-meter cliff ledge above Lysefjord-one of Norway's most iconic day hikes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Preikestolen: expect compromises
January averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 331 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 6.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 0.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 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? June scores 7.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Preikestolen in January?
- In January, Preikestolen averages -2°C, 331 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Preikestolen?
- January earns a 0.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Preikestolen in January?
- Expect about 331 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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