January Rainfall and Precipitation in Finland
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Finland in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Finland
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Popular cities in Finland
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- Ahtari
- Eckerö
- Espoo
- Hanko
- Helsinki
- Ivalo
- Joensuu
- Jyväskylä
- Jämsä
- Keuruu
- Kilpisjärvi
- Kinkomaa
- Kotka
- Kouvola
- Kuopio
- Kuusamo
- Lahti
- Levi
- Lohja
- Lovisa
- Mariehamn
- Muurame
- Naantali
- Nurmes
- Nuuksio
- Orimattila
- Oulu
- Padasjoki
- Pori
- Porvoo
- Pyhätunturi
- Raahe
- Rauha
- Rauma
- Rautalampi
- Reposaari
- Rovaniemi
- Ruka
- Saariselka
- Salla
- Salo
- Savonlinna
- Seinäjoki
- Tahkovuori
- Tampere
- Turku
- Vaasa
- Vantaa
- Vuokatti
- Äkäslompolo
Finland precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does Finland receive in January?
Helsinki sees moderate snowfall in January, averaging around 57 mm (2.2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in Finland in January?
Expect around 20 days rainy days in Helsinki during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Finland?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Finland, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Finland?
In our database, Kirkkonummi stands out as having an average snow/rainfall level of 62 mm (2.4 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Finland?
Inari is the driest city we have data for in Finland in January, with monthly snowfall close to 33 mm (1.3 in).
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