Monthly climate guide
Bodø weather in January
With highs near 0°C (33°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F), January feels freezing in Bodø. Rainfall averages about 109 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -2°C, and frost is common.
- Just 320 km apart, but Bodø runs about 7°C warmer than Tromsø this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Bodø.
January is typically Bodø's coolest month.
Avg high
0°C
33°F
Avg low
-2°C
28°F
Rainfall
109 mm
wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
81%
cloud · often cloudy
Bodø weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 33°F | -2°C / 28°F | 109 mm | 83% | 81% |
| February | 1°C / 33°F | -2°C / 29°F | 101 mm | 82% | 83% |
| March | 1°C / 35°F | -1°C / 30°F | 123 mm | 80% | 84% |
| April | 4°C / 39°F | 2°C / 35°F | 91 mm | 80% | 81% |
| May | 8°C / 46°F | 5°C / 40°F | 74 mm | 80% | 80% |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 47°F | 100 mm | 82% | 77% |
| July | 15°C / 58°F | 11°C / 52°F | 100 mm | 83% | 77% |
| August | 14°C / 58°F | 11°C / 52°F | 99 mm | 83% | 78% |
| September | 12°C / 53°F | 9°C / 48°F | 123 mm | 82% | 80% |
| October | 7°C / 45°F | 5°C / 41°F | 122 mm | 81% | 80% |
| November | 5°C / 40°F | 3°C / 37°F | 130 mm | 83% | 85% |
| December | 2°C / 36°F | 0°C / 32°F | 140 mm | 82% | 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 compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Bodø?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bodø →Other Norway cities in January
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Bodø in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bodø?
January is cool in Bodø, with highs around 0°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bodø in January?
Average highs are about 0°C (33°F) and average lows about -2°C (28°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bodø in January?
Bodø typically gets around 109 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bodø (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.