Posio weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

Is Posio a good destination in January, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Posio tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -7°C, cooling down at night to around -14°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Posio in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Posio. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Posio climate page with graphs.

 

Posio, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 86% *  

* Data from: Kuusamo, Finland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Posio 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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