Lapland weather in January
Planning a journey to Lapland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Lapland in January?
Lapland is a region in Finland. January in Lapland generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Kilpisjärvi to -4°C in Kemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -11°C in Kemi and -14°C in Kilpisjärvi. 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Inari with an average of 33 mm to moderate snowfall in Kilpisjärvi with 61 mm. The city Rovaniemi usually sees around 15 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Lapland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lapland's yearly weather, check out our Lapland climate page.
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Popular destinations in Lapland
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lapland?
Average weather in Rovaniemi
In January Rovaniemi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Levi
In January Levi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Äkäslompolo
In January Äkäslompolo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saariselka
In January Saariselka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pyhätunturi
In January Pyhätunturi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°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 Lapland, in Finland.
Is January the best time to visit Lapland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lapland due to the typically poor weather in Rovaniemi.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Rovaniemi. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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