Oslo weather in January

January in Oslo: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Oslo · #558 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 33/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Oslo climate normals — January

Daytime high-1°C / 30°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-6°C / 22°F
Feels like (high)-5°C / 23°F
Rainfall72 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 24°F
Sunshine2.4 h/day
Daylight6.9 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall44 cm / 17.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Oslo in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Oslo?
January in Oslo: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Oslo on SeasonMap's comfort score (33/100).
What is the weather like in Oslo in January?
In January, Oslo averages a daily high of -0.9°C and a low of -5.6°C, with about 72 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Oslo in January?
Oslo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
Does it snow in Oslo in January?
Oslo sees roughly 44 cm of snowfall in January.

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