Kittilä weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

What is the weather forecast for Kittilä in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Kittilä tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -7°C, cooling off to about -15°C at night. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Kittilä in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 15 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kittilä. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Kittilä climate page with graphs.

 

Kittilä, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 15 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kittilä 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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