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Räätäniemi weather in January (Finland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Räätäniemi? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Räätäniemi usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -12°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Räätäniemi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. This month experiences about 23 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 17 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Räätäniemi. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Räätäniemi, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 17 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 11% *  
Data from: Kajaani, Finland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

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.

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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 Räätäniemi 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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