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Weather in January in Southern Finland

Considering a trip to Southern Finland this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Southern Finland in January?

Southern Finland is a region in Finland. January in Southern 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 -3°C in Parikkala to 2°C in Hanko. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Hanko and -10°C in Parikkala. In numerous regions in Finland, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For specific regional insights in Southern Finland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Sysmä with an average of 48 mm to moderate snowfall in Kirkkonummi with 62 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 39 hours of sunlight in Helsinki. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Southern Finland climate page.

Where to go in Southern Finland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Southern Finland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Southern Finland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Southern Finland?

Helsinki

In January Helsinki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Helsinki
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
1,840 hours 
736 mm 
193 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-7°C 
39 hours 
57 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-8°C 
72 hours 
52 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Helsinki

Turku

In January Turku generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Turku
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
2°C 
1,843 hours 
722 mm 
196 days 
poor 
January January
0°C 
-6°C 
42 hours 
56 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-0°C 
-8°C 
77 hours 
48 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Turku

Rauha

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

Rauha
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
730 mm 
206 days 
poor 
January January
-3°C 
-9°C 
52 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-3°C 
-10°C 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Rauha

Espoo

In January Espoo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Espoo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
1,840 hours 
733 mm 
196 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-6°C 
39 hours 
60 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-7°C 
72 hours 
54 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Espoo

Naantali

In January Naantali generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Naantali
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
1,843 hours 
722 mm 
190 days 
poor 
January January
0°C 
-5°C 
42 hours 
56 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-0°C 
-7°C 
77 hours 
48 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Naantali

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southern Finland, in Finland.

Is January the best time to visit Southern Finland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Southern Finland with often poor weather in Helsinki.

On average, the best time to visit Southern Finland is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Helsinki. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Southern Finland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Finland.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.