Vuokatti

Eastern Finland Weather in January

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

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Vuokatti Tahkovuori Kuopio Savonlinna

Planning a getaway to Eastern Finland, Finland this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Eastern Finland in January

Eastern Finland, Finland is a region in Finland. January in Eastern Finland generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C (21°F) in Suomussalmi to -3°C (27°F) in Halmeniemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Halmeniemi and -13°C (9°F) in Suomussalmi. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Eastern Finland, Finland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Rokua with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to moderate snowfall in Tohmajärvi with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Vuokatti receives about 17 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Eastern Finland by month

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Finland in January

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

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 Eastern Finland

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

Temperature range in Eastern Finland (January)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Finland (January)

Vuokatti

In January Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
5 hours
17 hours
59 hours
Monthly snowfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vuokatti →

Tahkovuori

In January Tahkovuori generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tahkovuori →

Kuopio

In January Kuopio generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°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)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuopio →

Savonlinna

In January Savonlinna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°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)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Savonlinna →

Joensuu

In January Joensuu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
12 hours
23 hours
55 hours
Monthly snowfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Joensuu →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti -5°C (23°F) -12°C (10°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Tahkovuori -5°C (23°F) -11°C (12°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Kuopio -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Savonlinna -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Joensuu -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Nurmes -5°C (23°F) -11°C (12°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Eastern Finland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Finland, Finland in January?

Eastern Finland, Finland typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Vuokatti average around -5°C (23°F), and temperatures drop to about -12°C (10°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Eastern Finland, Finland in January?

Vuokatti averages a daytime maximum of -5°C (23°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -12°C (10°F).

Does Eastern Finland, Finland get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Eastern Finland, Finland during January, with Vuokatti averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Eastern Finland, Finland?

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

On average, the best time to visit Eastern Finland, Finland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Vuokatti. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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