Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Finland this January.
Finland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -7°C (19°F) in Kilpisjärvi to 3°C (37°F) in Föglö. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Föglö and -14°C (7°F) in Kilpisjärvi. The month of January is in the winter season.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in Finland during January reach about -1°C (30°F) in Helsinki.
Nighttime temperatures in Helsinki typically drop to around -7°C (19°F) in January.
Based on our systematic data collection, Föglö has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 3°C (37°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of -1°C (30°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Kilpisjärvi stands out as the coolest city in Finland for the month of January. Daytime highs average -7°C (19°F) and it cools down to about -14°C (7°F) at night.
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine in Helsinki. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 0°C (32°F) in Helsinki this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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