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Roros in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Roros in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Roros in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Roros in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of -5°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 6 snowy days in the month and around 42 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 Roros;

Average weather

☀️
-5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-40°C
Min.
+7°C
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Roros has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Roros in January

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

Going from a maximum of +5°C during the day to a minimum of -19°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -3°C to -7°C.

Is Roros warm or cold in January?

Roros is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -4°C to -5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -11°C to -12°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 Roros, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Roros in January

Roros weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
-4°C-5°C-4°C
Min. temperature
-37°C-40°C-36°C
Max. temperature
+7°C+7°C+9°C
Rainfall
4 mm3 mm2 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%84%81%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1006 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
242421
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
665

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From -4°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -5°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 4 mm to 3 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. 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 Roros in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Roros based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 6%, leading to total precipitation of around 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. Roros is amazing in January with as little as 2 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:
Roros wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 107 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Roros based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 45%, for a monthly total of around 88 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Roros.

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

How was the weather last January in Roros?

This is the weather in Roros in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
-3°C
2 January
☁️
-3°C
3 January
🌨️
-3°C
4 January
🌫️
-4°C
5 January
🌨️
-5°C
6 January
☀️
-7°C
7 January
🌨️
-8°C
8 January
☁️
-7°C
9 January
☁️
-6°C
10 January
☀️
-3°C
11 January
☁️
0°C
12 January
☀️
+4°C
13 January
🌧️
+5°C
14 January
🌨️
-1°C
15 January
☁️
-2°C
16 January
☁️
-1°C
17 January
🌨️
-1°C
18 January
☀️
+2°C
19 January
🌨️
+3°C
20 January
🌨️
-4°C
21 January
🌨️
0°C
22 January
☁️
0°C
23 January
☁️
0°C
24 January
🌨️
+1°C
25 January
☁️
-2°C
26 January
🌨️
-2°C
27 January
🌨️
0°C
28 January
🌨️
-3°C
29 January
🌨️
-1°C
30 January
🌨️
-1°C
31 January
☁️
-7°C
In January 2023 Roros had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -2°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -8°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (-10°C) and the highest in 2020 (+2°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Roros in January:

Is January a good time to visit Roros?

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

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

Is Roros rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Roros in January?

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

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Roros

Source of the data

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