Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Reine in January
Reine edges cooler than December, with highs of 38°F (3°C), lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 34/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Daylight
- ~2 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 38°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Lows average 34°F (1°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.2 in (107 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 83%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 16 mph (7.1 m/s) at ground level.
Daylight is short, roughly 2 h 10 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from December (32 → 34/100).
- January sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 34°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.2 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 16 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Reine in January
With highs near 38°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Anita's Sjømat
Seafood shop and cafe on Sakrisøy known for its fish burgers, fish cakes and smoked salmon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Reine Church
White wooden church from 1890 at the edge of Reine, set right under the snow-covered Olstinden massif.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Å and the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
The village at the end of the E10, where old rorbuer, a bakery, a cod-liver-oil works and a boathouse form an open-air museum.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Hamnøy
Fishing hamlet of red rorbuer at the Hamnøy bridge, with the classic view across the water to the Reine peaks.
Nearby in January
- Svolvær in January~43 mi · highs 35°F, 4.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Tromsø in January~189 mi · highs 25°F, 4.2 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reine in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Reine?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 34/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain. January is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
How cold is Reine in January?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reine in January?
Some: about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.2 in (1098 mm).
What should I pack for Reine in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 34°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.2 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 16 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Lofoten & Tromsø Late Nov – Mar
Planning Reine in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.