Weather in January in Western Finland
Thinking about venturing to Western Finland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Western Finland in January?
Western Finland is a region in Finland. January in Western Finland generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C in Kymönkoski to 1°C in Rauma. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Rauma and -10°C in Kymönkoski. In many areas in Finland, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Finland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Uusikaarlepyy with an average of 40 mm to moderate snowfall in Rauma with 55 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Western Finland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Western Finland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Finland?
Tampere
In January Tampere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jyväskylä
In January Jyväskylä generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jämsä
In January Jämsä 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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Pori
In January Pori 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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Keuruu
In January Keuruu 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Finland, in Finland.
Is January the best time to visit Western Finland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tampere, January may not be the ideal time to visit Western Finland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Tampere. 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 Western Finland.
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