Åland Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Åland Islands, Finland in January.

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Mariehamn Eckerö Gottby Lemland

Planning a journey to the Åland Islands, Finland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Åland Islands in January

The Åland Islands, Finland is a region in Finland. January in the Åland Islands generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Kirkkola at -3°C (27°F) to cold in Föglö at 3°C (37°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Föglö and -9°C (16°F) in Kirkkola. In many regions in Finland, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Åland Islands, Finland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Eckerö with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Föglö with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Explore the Åland Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Åland Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mariehamn)

January3°C (37°F) February1°C (34°F) March3°C (37°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October11°C (52°F) November7°C (45°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Åland Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Åland Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Åland Islands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Åland Islands, Finland?

Temperature range in the Åland Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Åland Islands (January)

Mariehamn

In January Mariehamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mariehamn →

Eckerö

In January Eckerö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Eckerö →

Gottby

In January Gottby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gottby →

Lemland

In January Lemland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lemland →

Föglö

In January Föglö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Föglö →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Åland Islands, in Finland.

In our records: Finland January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Finland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Finland dropped to -47°C (-53°F) in Saariselka on January 27, 1999.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Finland was -42°C (-44°F) in Saariselka on January 5, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Åland Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mariehamn 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Eckerö 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Gottby 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Lemland 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Föglö 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Geta 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

The Åland Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Åland Islands, Finland in January?

January in the Åland Islands, Finland brings poor weather. In Mariehamn, daytime temperatures are typically around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in the Åland Islands, Finland in January?

Mariehamn averages a daytime maximum of 3°C (37°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does the Åland Islands, Finland get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Mariehamn averages just 51 mm (2 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Åland Islands, Finland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Åland Islands, Finland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Åland Islands, Finland due to the typically poor weather in Mariehamn.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Mariehamn. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Åland Islands.

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