Rastinniemi weather in January (Eastern Finland, Finland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Rastinniemi in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Rastinniemi includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -10°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Rastinniemi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 23 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rastinniemi. July and August typically offer 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 Rastinniemi climate page with graphs.

 

Rastinniemi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 23 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Joensuu, Finland (70 KM, 43 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Rastinniemi 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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