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Vardø in January

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
0°C (32°F) / −5°C (23°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Norway overall
Prices
Medium
Norway overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Vardø

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

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • VardøHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Norway overall
Low
Prices · Norway overall
Medium

Norway overall: Polar night in the north returns to light mid-month; Tromsø aurora and whale season; south is cold and short.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Feb: 0 °C (32 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

    Feb: -5 °C (23 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    Feb: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

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

February: Inside Vardø's best window: Jun–Aug, Feb–Mar.

Vardø: 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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