Raahe weather in January (Oulu (province), Finland)

What is the weather forecast for Raahe in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Raahe includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Raahe in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 23 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Raahe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 23 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

* Data from: Oulu, Finland (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in January

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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 Raahe 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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