Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in January.

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Jyväskylä Jämsä Kinkomaa Äänekoski

Planning a journey to Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), 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 Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) in January

Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland is a region in Finland. January in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) in Jyväskylä. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

To explore the conditions in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 48 mm (1.9 in) in Jyväskylä.

Explore Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jyväskylä)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May15°C (59°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August20°C (68°F) September15°C (59°F) October8°C (46°F) November3°C (37°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi).

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi)

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland?

Temperature range in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) (January)

Precipitation variation in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) (January)

Jyväskylä

In January Jyväskylä generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jyväskylä →

Jämsä

In January Jämsä generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jämsä →

Kinkomaa

In January Kinkomaa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Äänekoski

In January Äänekoski generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jyväskylä -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Jämsä -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kinkomaa -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Äänekoski -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in January?

January in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland brings poor weather. In Jyväskylä, daytime temperatures are typically around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime lows hover near -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in January?

Jyväskylä averages a daytime maximum of -3°C (27°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -10°C (14°F).

Does Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland during January, with Jyväskylä averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland due to the typically poor weather in Jyväskylä.

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

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