Kristiansund in January
2.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
18Rainy days (171 mm)
5:19 hDaylight
09:59Sunrise · 15:18 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Very wet: about 18 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±7.1 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±7.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -1°C | 171 mm | 18 | – | – | 2.8 |
| February | 3°C | -1°C | 155 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.2 |
| March | 4°C | 0°C | 148 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.4 |
| April | 7°C | 3°C | 100 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 10°C | 6°C | 96 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.0 |
| June | 12°C | 9°C | 111 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 15°C | 12°C | 103 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 15°C | 12°C | 140 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 13°C | 10°C | 184 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.9 |
| October | 9°C | 6°C | 175 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.2 |
| November | 5°C | 2°C | 156 mm | 16 | – | – | 3.7 |
| December | 3°C | 0°C | 179 mm | 19 | – | – | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kristiansund in January?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Kristiansund?
The best months are July, August, June.