Monthly climate guide
Alta weather in January
Expect freezing weather in Alta in January: afternoons reach about -8°C (18°F), while nights drop to around -13°C (8°F). Around 59 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -13°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Just 170 km apart, but Alta runs about 2°C cooler than Tromsø this month.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Alta.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
January is typically Alta's coolest month.
Avg high
-8°C
18°F
Avg low
-13°C
8°F
Rainfall
59 mm
some rain
Humidity
97%
relative
Sky
78%
cloud · often cloudy
Alta weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C / 18°F | -13°C / 8°F | 59 mm | 97% | 78% |
| February | -7°C / 20°F | -12°C / 10°F | 52 mm | 96% | 80% |
| March | -4°C / 25°F | -10°C / 14°F | 79 mm | 93% | 79% |
| April | -1°C / 31°F | -6°C / 21°F | 61 mm | 91% | 78% |
| May | 3°C / 38°F | -1°C / 30°F | 76 mm | 89% | 75% |
| June | 10°C / 49°F | 4°C / 39°F | 119 mm | 86% | 81% |
| July | 14°C / 57°F | 8°C / 46°F | 105 mm | 86% | 77% |
| August | 12°C / 54°F | 7°C / 44°F | 100 mm | 89% | 78% |
| September | 8°C / 47°F | 3°C / 38°F | 72 mm | 92% | 81% |
| October | 1°C / 34°F | -2°C / 28°F | 72 mm | 96% | 84% |
| November | -3°C / 27°F | -7°C / 19°F | 70 mm | 96% | 81% |
| December | -5°C / 23°F | -10°C / 14°F | 68 mm | 97% | 84% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Alta?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Alta →Other Norway cities in January
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Alta in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Alta?
January is cool in Alta, with highs around -8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Alta in January?
Average highs are about -8°C (18°F) and average lows about -13°C (8°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Alta in January?
Alta typically gets around 59 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Alta (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.