Kokkola weather in January (Western Finland, Finland)

How is January weather typically in Kokkola? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kokkola typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Kokkola in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of snow based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kokkola. 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 Kokkola climate page with graphs.

 

Kokkola, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 41 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

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 Kokkola 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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