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Västervik Weather in January

Västervik in January

The short of it: Västervik in January averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 7 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 37 mm · daylight 7 h 12 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & August

January in Västervik brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Västervik's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 7 h 12 min in mid-January, 39 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and August.

Against its neighbours, Västervik runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Piperskärr, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

January in Västervik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 12 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PiperskärrKalmar3 km N2°-3°37 mm
GunneboKalmar8 km SW2°-4°37 mm
AnkarsrumKalmar19 km WSW2°-4°38 mm
GamlebyKalmar20 km NW2°-4°38 mm
ÖverumKalmar32 km NW2°-4°38 mm
FigeholmKalmar44 km S3°-4°36 mm
KristdalaKalmar47 km SSW2°-4°38 mm
VimmerbyKalmar48 km WSW1°-4°34 mm

The Almanac · Västervik Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Västervik's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Västervik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°37 mm19 km/h7 h 12 min✦✦✦
February3°-4°36 mm18 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦
March6°-2°28 mm17 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April11°1°28 mm15 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
May16°6°36 mm15 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°10°65 mm15 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°79 mm14 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦
August22°12°57 mm14 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
September17°9°52 mm15 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October11°5°58 mm16 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
November6°2°59 mm17 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦
December4°-1°55 mm17 km/h6 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Västervik in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Västervik in January?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Västervik's coldest stretch of the year, 2° by day and -3° by night. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Västervik?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and August.

How long are the days in Västervik in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 7 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 33 min in December to 18 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Västervik in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Västervik in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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