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Weather in Karlstad for January 2026

Your guide to Karlstad weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Karlstad during January, with an average of 19 snowy days.
    According to Karlstad snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Karlstad is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging -2.7 °C, this is -2.4 °C below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the next days in Karlstad predicts temperatures to be around -4 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Karlstad at the beginning of January is -2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of -0.7 °C by the end of January.

Average dry days
4
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
19
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
87 %
Avg humidity

Karlstad Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
1°
2
Light freezing rain
-1°
3
Sunny
-3°
4
Moderate snow
-3°
5
Light freezing rain
-5°
6
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-3°
7
Patchy rain possible
0°
8
Moderate rain at times
0°
9
Patchy rain possible
-1°
10
Overcast
-3°
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
0°
12
Patchy rain possible
-1°
13
Moderate snow
2°
14
Heavy snow
2°
15
Patchy rain possible
1°
16
Overcast
0°
17
Patchy moderate snow
2°
18
Patchy moderate snow
-2°
19
Sunny
-1°
20
Light freezing rain
0°
21
Sunny
1°
22
Sunny
1°
23
Overcast
1°
24
Overcast
2°
25
Overcast
1°
26
Partly cloudy
0°
27
Partly cloudy
0°
28
Overcast
1°
29
Overcast
2°
30
Partly cloudy
-5°
31
Sunny
-4°

Temperatures trend during January in Karlstad

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Karlstad day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 5.3 mm 1.8 cm
2 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -1° /-5° 1.8 mm 0.1 cm
3 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-6° 2.2 mm 0 cm
4 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -3° /-8° 4.8 mm 2.6 cm
5 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-9° 1.2 mm 0.4 cm
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -3° /-8° 10.5 mm 3.6 cm
7 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 0° /-6° 5.5 mm 1.3 cm
8 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 0° /-6° 4.6 mm 0.3 cm
9 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 -1° /-5° 0.8 mm 0.2 cm
10 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 0° /-5° 2 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 -1° /-7° 0.3 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-4° 3.1 mm 0.5 cm
14 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 2° /-2° 8.6 mm 3.1 cm
15 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-5° 3.6 mm 0.5 cm
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 1.1 mm 0.1 cm
17 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 2° /-3° 4 mm 1.3 cm
18 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -2° /-5° 1.8 mm 0.5 cm
19 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-6° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
20 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-7° 0.7 mm 0.1 cm
21 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-4° 0.9 mm 0.4 cm
22 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-3° 3.9 mm 0.9 cm
23 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 5.6 mm 2.2 cm
24 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 3.5 mm 0.7 cm
25 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
26 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-4° 2.7 mm 2.3 cm
27 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-4° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
28 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 0.7 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 1.3 mm 0.1 cm
30 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -5° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Karlstad in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Karlstad forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Karlstad in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Karlstad during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Karlstad during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Karlstad during January, with a total of 88.3 mm spread over approximately 8 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Karlstad in January 2026?

Karlstad experiences an average snowfall of 25.5467 cm during January, occurring over 19 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Karlstad during January?

The average wind speed in Karlstad during January is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Karlstad snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Karlstad’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Karlstad sees 19 snowy days during January, with approximately 25.5 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Karlstad

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Karlstads January weather 💧
Typically, Karlstad has 8 rainy days in January with a total of 88.3 mm of rainfall.

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