Ivalo weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ivalo in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ivalo includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -14°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Ivalo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 38 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Ivalo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 38 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 25%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Ivalo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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