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Helsinki weather in January (Southern Finland, Finland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Helsinki during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Helsinki typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Helsinki in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Helsinki. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Helsinki climate page with graphs.

 

Helsinki, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 39 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in January

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Helsinki should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 0°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Helsinki.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Finland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.