Ranua weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

Is Ranua a good destination in January, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Ranua tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -14°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Ranua in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 15 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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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 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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