Lahti weather in January (Southern Finland, Finland)

Is January a good time to explore Lahti weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Lahti generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -8°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Lahti in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of snow are anticipated.

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

 

Lahti, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 20 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 Lahti 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 Lahti.

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