Ranua weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

Planning a trip to Ranua in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Ranua typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -6°C, while nights can cool down to about -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Ranua in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 15 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ranua. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ranua, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 15 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Rovaniemi, Finland (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in January

Find out more about the weather in Finland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 Ranua in January?

Visitors traveling to Ranua 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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