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Kajaani weather in January (Eastern Finland, Finland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Kajaani? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kajaani typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -12°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Kajaani in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 23 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 17 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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