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Joensuu weather in January (Eastern Finland, Finland)

What should you pack for a trip to Joensuu in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Joensuu generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Joensuu in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 22 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 23 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Joensuu, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 23 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 Joensuu 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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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