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Mo i Rana in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Mo i Rana in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
January may not be the ideal time to visit Mo i Rana, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than -3°C, and there are only about 1 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 19 snowy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 93 mm. 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 Mo i Rana;

Average weather

☀️
-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-33°C
Min.
+9°C
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mo i Rana has uncomfortable weather in January.

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Is Mo i Rana warm or cold in January?

Mo i Rana 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 -8°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 Mo i Rana, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Mo i Rana in January

Mo i Rana weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
-1°C-3°C-2°C
Min. temperature
-29°C-33°C-33°C
Max. temperature
+8°C+9°C+9°C
Rainfall
89 mm87 mm76 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
89%87%86%
Air pressure
1004 HPa1005 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
011
Cloudy days
9108
Rainy days
322
Snowy days
191917

January weather is still as bad 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 89 mm to 87 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 89% to 87%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 0 to 1.

February brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

Wind speed in Mo i Rana in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 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 Mo i Rana is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mo i Rana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 143 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mo i Rana wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 168 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Mo i Rana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 119 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Mo i Rana.

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

How was the weather last January in Mo i Rana?

This is the weather in Mo i Rana in January 2023:
1 January
🌨️
+3°C
2 January
☁️
+2°C
3 January
🌫️
-5°C
4 January
☀️
-7°C
5 January
☀️
-6°C
6 January
☁️
-5°C
7 January
☁️
-3°C
8 January
☁️
+1°C
9 January
☁️
+1°C
10 January
☁️
+2°C
11 January
☁️
+2°C
12 January
🌧️
+5°C
13 January
☁️
+1°C
14 January
☁️
-2°C
15 January
☁️
-3°C
16 January
🌨️
-3°C
17 January
☁️
+1°C
18 January
☁️
+1°C
19 January
🌨️
+1°C
20 January
🌨️
0°C
21 January
🌨️
+2°C
22 January
☁️
+2°C
23 January
🌨️
+5°C
24 January
☁️
+3°C
25 January
🌧️
+5°C
26 January
🌨️
+1°C
27 January
🌨️
+3°C
28 January
🌨️
+3°C
29 January
🌨️
+2°C
30 January
🌨️
+1°C
31 January
🌨️
-2°C
In January 2023 Mo i Rana had 2 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was 0°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -7°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Mo i Rana climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Mo i Rana 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 2006 (+8°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 720 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2163 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mo i Rana in January:

Is January a good time to visit Mo i Rana?

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

Can you sunbathe in Mo i Rana in January?

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

Is Mo i Rana rainy in January?

Mo i Rana 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 Mo i Rana in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mo i Rana 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 Mo i Rana

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mo i Rana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.