Posio weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

Planning a trip to Posio in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Posio typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -7°C, while nights can cool down to about -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Posio in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of 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).

Where to go in Finland in January

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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 Posio in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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