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Odda Weather in January

Odda in January

The short of it: Odda in January averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 256 mm (10.1 in) of rain and about 6 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 256 mm · daylight 6 h 39 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

January in Odda brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -5°, with about 256 mm of rain over the month. Odda's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -5° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 256 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 6 h 39 min in mid-January, 46 minutes more than a month before. Lanterns are lit by mid-afternoon.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Odda runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Tyssedal, 5 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

January in Odda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 39 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TyssedalVestland5 km N0°-5°252 mm
LofthusVestland30 km NNE1°-4°217 mm
RosendalVestland31 km WSW4°-1°257 mm
NorheimsundVestland40 km NNW3°-2°274 mm
ØysteseVestland40 km NNW3°-2°254 mm
UskedalenVestland41 km WSW5°0°275 mm
Indre ÅlvikVestland41 km N0°-4°249 mm
SaudaRogaland48 km SSW2°-3°287 mm
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The Almanac · Odda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Odda's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -5° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 256 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Odda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°256 mm17 km/h6 h 39 min✦
February0°-5°204 mm15 km/h9 h 1 min✦
March2°-4°180 mm13 km/h11 h 34 min✦
April6°-1°98 mm13 km/h14 h 28 min✦
May11°4°99 mm12 km/h17 h 7 min✦✦
June15°7°118 mm12 km/h18 h 50 min✦✦
July17°10°141 mm11 km/h18 h 6 min✦✦✦
August16°9°175 mm11 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦
September12°7°205 mm13 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
October8°3°221 mm14 km/h9 h 58 min✦
November3°-1°224 mm15 km/h7 h 21 min✦
December1°-4°255 mm15 km/h5 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Odda in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Odda in January?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 256 mm (10.1 in) of rain over the month. Odda's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -5° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 256 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Odda?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Odda in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 6 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 53 min in December to 18 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Odda in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Odda in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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