January could be a good time to visit Sundsvall, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -3°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in January. However, expect about 14 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Sundsvall;
Average weather
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-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-31°C
Min.
+10°C
Max.
4 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sundsvall has OK weather in January.
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Is Sundsvall warm or cold in January?
Sundsvall is typically cold in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from -1°C to -3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -7°C to -9°C.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
January is the coldest month in Sundsvall, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sundsvall in January
Sundsvall weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
-1°C
-3°C
-2°C
Min. temperature
-26°C
-31°C
-30°C
Max. temperature
+10°C
+10°C
+11°C
Rainfall
9 mm
4 mm
2 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
87%
86%
83%
Air pressure
1006 HPa
1007 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
5
3
4
Cloudy days
11
12
12
Rainy days
2
1
1
Snowy days
13
14
11
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From -1°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -3°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 9 mm to 4 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in December to 3 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sundsvall in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sundsvall is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Sundsvall based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 5 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Sundsvall is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sundsvall wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Sundsvall based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 77 mm, with a 19% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Sundsvall.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Sundsvall?
This is the weather in Sundsvall in January 2023:
1 January
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+1°C
2 January
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-4°C
3 January
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-7°C
4 January
☁️
-4°C
5 January
🌨️
-4°C
6 January
🌨️
-3°C
7 January
🌨️
0°C
8 January
🌧️
+2°C
9 January
🌧️
+1°C
10 January
🌨️
+1°C
11 January
☁️
+4°C
12 January
☁️
+4°C
13 January
🌨️
-1°C
14 January
☁️
-1°C
15 January
🌨️
+2°C
16 January
☀️
+1°C
17 January
☁️
+1°C
18 January
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+2°C
19 January
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0°C
20 January
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-5°C
21 January
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-8°C
22 January
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-8°C
23 January
☁️
-2°C
24 January
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+1°C
25 January
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+5°C
26 January
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+2°C
27 January
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-3°C
28 January
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+1°C
29 January
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+3°C
30 January
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+3°C
31 January
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+2°C
In January 2023 Sundsvall had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was 0°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -8°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sundsvall climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sundsvall in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+10°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 281 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 645 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sundsvall in January:
Is January a good time to visit Sundsvall?
It’s always a good time to visit Sundsvall, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sundsvall in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sundsvall rainy in January?
Sundsvall is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sundsvall in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sundsvall in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sundsvall, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.