Kotka weather in January (Southern Finland, Finland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kotka this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kotka includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Kotka in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kotka. July and August generally stand out with 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 Kotka climate page with graphs.

 

Kotka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 57 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

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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 Kotka 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kotka.

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