Kilpisjärvi weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kilpisjärvi in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kilpisjärvi typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -14°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Kilpisjärvi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 19 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kilpisjärvi. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kilpisjärvi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Kilpisjärvi 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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