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Kajaani weather in January (Eastern Finland, Finland)

What can you expect from the weather in Kajaani during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Kajaani generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Kajaani in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 17 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 Kajaani. July typically offers 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 Kajaani climate page with graphs.

 

Kajaani, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 17 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 11%  

Where to go in Finland in January

Find out more about the weather in Finland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Kajaani in January?

Visitors traveling to Kajaani 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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