Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Flåm in January
This is the coldest month in Flåm: highs average 34°F (1°C) and lows 25°F (-4°C), with about 7.2 in (183 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 26/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 34°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 7.2 in (183 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~6 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 26/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 34°F (1°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 7.2 in (183 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Daylight is short, roughly 6 h 06 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort holds steady from December (26 → 26/100).
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 7.2 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Flåm in January
With 7.2 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Fretheim Hotel
Historic 1870s hotel dining room with local trout and lamb.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 34°F.
Ægir BryggeriPub
Viking-hall brewpub with a beer tasting menu.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Undredal
Tiny fjord village with Scandinavia's smallest church and goat cheese.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 34°F.
Flåm Railway
20 km train climb from fjord to mountains past waterfalls.
Brekkefossen
Short, steep hike to a waterfall above the Flåm valley.
Nearby in January
- Bergen in January~69 mi · highs 35°F, 11.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Geiranger in January~86 mi · highs 33°F, 9.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Oslo in January~140 mi · highs 29°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~798 m to Flåm's ~14 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Flåm in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Flåm?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 26/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 34°F (1°C) and 7.2 in (183 mm) of rain or snow. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Flåm in January?
Average highs are 34°F (1°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Flåm in January?
Yes: about 7.2 in (183 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 69.9 in (1775 mm).
What should I pack for Flåm in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 7.2 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Flåm in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.