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Gällivare in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, extreme cold, limited daylight).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−9°C (16°F) / −18°C (0°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Sweden overall
Prices
Low
Sweden overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gällivare

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, extreme cold, limited daylight).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • GällivareHighs around -9 °C (16 °F), lows around -18 °C (0 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sweden overall
Low
Prices · Sweden overall
Low

Sweden overall: Cold and dark in the south; Lapland is deep winter with a few hours of blue light and good auroras.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gällivare, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)

    Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -18 °C (0 °F)

    Feb: -18 °C (0 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    Feb: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, extreme cold, limited daylight).

February: Inside Gällivare's best window: Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; Feb–Mar for auroras and skiing.

Gällivare: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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