Finland weather in January
Planning a getaway to Finland this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Finland in January?
In January, Finland experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Kilpisjärvi at -7°C to cold in Föglö at 3°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Föglö and -14°C in Kilpisjärvi. In many areas in Finland, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Inari with an average of 33 mm to moderate snowfall in Kirkkonummi with 62 mm. Helsinki experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Finland for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Finland climate page.
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Average weather in Helsinki
In January Helsinki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rovaniemi
In January Rovaniemi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Levi
In January Levi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ruka
In January Ruka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tampere
In January Tampere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finland.
Is January the best time to visit Finland?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Finland with often poor weather in Helsinki.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Helsinki. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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