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The weather in Skien in January is very cold with temperatures between -2°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Skien during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Skien is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Skien in January 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Skien in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Skien before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / -2° | 5 | 15 | 11 | 125 mm | Awful | Skien in January |
| February | 1° / -2° | 6 | 11 | 12 | 104 mm | Awful | Skien in February |
| March | 4° / 1° | 5 | 19 | 6 | 81 mm | Awful | Skien in March |
| April | 9° / 4° | 4 | 24 | 2 | 50 mm | Bad | Skien in April |
| May | 13° / 8° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 103 mm | Ok | Skien in May |
| June | 17° / 12° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 97 mm | Good | Skien in June |
| July | 19° / 14° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 123 mm | Ok | Skien in July |
| August | 19° / 14° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 152 mm | Ok | Skien in August |
| September | 16° / 11° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 136 mm | Good | Skien in September |
| October | 11° / 7° | 10 | 21 | 0 | 167 mm | Bad | Skien in October |
| November | 6° / 4° | 9 | 17 | 4 | 158 mm | Awful | Skien in November |
| December | 3° / 0° | 9 | 14 | 8 | 134 mm | Awful | Skien in December |