Weather in January in Eastern Finland
Planning a getaway to Eastern 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 is the weather like in Eastern Finland in January?
Eastern 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 in Suomussalmi to -3°C in Halmeniemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C in Halmeniemi and -13°C 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, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Rokua with an average of 43 mm to moderate snowfall in Tohmajärvi with 55 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 17 hours of sunshine in Vuokatti. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Eastern Finland climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Finland?
Vuokatti
In January Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tahkovuori
In January Tahkovuori generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuopio
In January Kuopio generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Savonlinna
In January Savonlinna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Joensuu
In January Joensuu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Eastern Finland, in Finland.
Is January the best time to visit Eastern Finland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Eastern Finland due to the typically poor weather in Vuokatti.
On average, the best time to visit Eastern 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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