Helsinki weather in January (Southern Finland, Finland)

Looking to travel to Helsinki in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Helsinki generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -7°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Helsinki in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Helsinki in January?

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 in January.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.