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Leknes in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Leknes in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Leknes in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +2°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 15 snowy days in the month and around 74 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Leknes;

Average weather

☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leknes has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Leknes in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leknes 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 -3°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +3°C.

Is Leknes warm or cold in January?

Leknes is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +3°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to 0°C.

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

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

Climate in Leknes in January

Leknes weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+3°C+2°C+2°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-10°C-10°C
Max. temperature
+9°C+8°C+8°C
Rainfall
95 mm74 mm56 mm
Wind
7 m/s7 m/s7 m/s
Humidity
75%75%75%
Air pressure
1001 HPa1001 HPa1003 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
666
Rainy days
1397
Snowy days
121514

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +3°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +2°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 95 mm to 74 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 7 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Leknes is gradually decreasing during January, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Leknes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 98 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 21 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:
Leknes wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 47% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Leknes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 6 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Leknes.

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

How was the weather last January in Leknes?

This is the weather in Leknes in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+5°C
2 January
🌧️
+4°C
3 January
☁️
+3°C
4 January
☀️
+2°C
5 January
☁️
-1°C
6 January
☀️
-2°C
7 January
☁️
0°C
8 January
☁️
+3°C
9 January
☁️
+3°C
10 January
☁️
+4°C
11 January
☁️
+3°C
12 January
🌧️
+4°C
13 January
☁️
+5°C
14 January
☁️
+2°C
15 January
☁️
+1°C
16 January
☁️
+4°C
17 January
☁️
+4°C
18 January
☁️
+2°C
19 January
🌧️
+4°C
20 January
🌧️
+5°C
21 January
🌧️
+5°C
22 January
🌧️
+7°C
23 January
🌧️
+6°C
24 January
☁️
+4°C
25 January
🌧️
+5°C
26 January
🌧️
+3°C
27 January
🌧️
+7°C
28 January
🌧️
+4°C
29 January
☁️
+3°C
30 January
☁️
+3°C
31 January
☁️
+3°C
In January 2023 Leknes had 2 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 12 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 75%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+5°C) and the highest in 2020 (+7°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 535 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1389 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leknes in January:

Is January a good time to visit Leknes?

It’s always a good time to visit Leknes, 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 Leknes in January?

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

Is Leknes rainy in January?

Leknes is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Leknes in January?

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

Monthly weather in Leknes

Source of the data

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