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Jonkoping in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Jonkoping in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Jonkoping, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Jonkoping in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Jonkoping in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +1°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Jonkoping;

Average weather

☀️
+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-25°C
Min.
+10°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jonkoping has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Jonkoping in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jonkoping for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +7°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +3°C.

Is Jonkoping warm or cold in January?

Jonkoping is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +2°C to +1°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -2°C to -4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Jonkoping, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Jonkoping in January

Jonkoping weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+2°C+1°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-25°C-24°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+10°C+15°C
Rainfall
26 mm22 mm17 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
91%89%86%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
131312
Rainy days
654
Snowy days
10119

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +2°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +1°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 26 mm to 22 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 91% to 89%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Jonkoping in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Jonkoping is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Jonkoping based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Jonkoping wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Jonkoping based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 56 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Jonkoping.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Jonkoping?

This is the weather in Jonkoping in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+4°C
2 January
☁️
+7°C
3 January
☁️
+2°C
4 January
🌨️
+2°C
5 January
🌨️
+1°C
6 January
🌨️
0°C
7 January
🌫️
+4°C
8 January
🌫️
+5°C
9 January
☁️
+5°C
10 January
☁️
+5°C
11 January
☁️
+7°C
12 January
🌧️
+5°C
13 January
🌧️
+6°C
14 January
🌧️
+5°C
15 January
☁️
+5°C
16 January
☁️
+4°C
17 January
☁️
+3°C
18 January
☁️
+2°C
19 January
☁️
+1°C
20 January
☁️
+2°C
21 January
☁️
0°C
22 January
☁️
-2°C
23 January
☁️
-2°C
24 January
🌫️
+3°C
25 January
🌫️
+3°C
26 January
☁️
+5°C
27 January
☀️
+1°C
28 January
☁️
+3°C
29 January
☁️
+5°C
30 January
☀️
+5°C
31 January
☀️
+3°C
In January 2023 Jonkoping had 3 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +7°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 97%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Jonkoping climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Jonkoping in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+8°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 402 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 861 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jonkoping in January:

Is January a good time to visit Jonkoping?

There is never a bad time to go to Jonkoping, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Jonkoping and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Jonkoping in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Jonkoping rainy in January?

Jonkoping is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Jonkoping in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jonkoping in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Jonkoping

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jonkoping, 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.