Weather in January in Finland
Are you planning a trip a to Finland in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Finland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Helsinki usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Finland climate page.
Where to go in Finland in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Finland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Finland?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Finland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Finland.
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