Kuusamo weather in January (Oulu (province), Finland)

Is January a good time to explore Kuusamo weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Kuusamo usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -7°C, while nights can cool down to about -14°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Kuusamo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see snowfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kuusamo. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kuusamo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

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

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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 Kuusamo 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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