Southern Finland weather in January
Planning a getaway to Southern 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 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.
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.
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. 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.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southern Finland in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Southern Finland climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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