Lappeenranta weather in January (Southern Finland, Finland)

Will it be warm or cold in Lappeenranta this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lappeenranta includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -3°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -9°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Lappeenranta in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 23 days of snow.

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

 

Lappeenranta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 23 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 Lappeenranta 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?

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