Western Finland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Western Finland, Finland in January.

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Thinking about venturing to Western Finland, 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 to Expect in Western Finland in January

Western Finland, 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 (25°F) in Kymönkoski to 1°C (34°F) in Rauma. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Rauma and -10°C (14°F) 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, 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 (1.6 in) to moderate snowfall in Reposaari with 56 mm (2.2 in).

Explore Western Finland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Western Finland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vaasa)

January-1°C (30°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September15°C (59°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Western Finland in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Western Finland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Western Finland

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Western Finland, Finland?

Temperature range in Western Finland (January)

Precipitation variation in Western Finland (January)

Tampere

In January Tampere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tampere →

Pori

In January Pori generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pori →

Keuruu

In January Keuruu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Keuruu →

Rauma

In January Rauma generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rauma →

Vaasa

In January Vaasa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
19 hours
29 hours
72 hours
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vaasa →

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

In our records: Finland January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Finland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Finland dropped to -47°C (-53°F) in Saariselka on January 27, 1999.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Finland was -42°C (-44°F) in Saariselka on January 5, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Western Finland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vaasa -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Tampere -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Pori 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Keuruu -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Rauma 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Ahtari -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Western Finland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Western Finland, Finland in January?

January in Western Finland, Finland brings poor weather. In Tampere, daytime temperatures are typically around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime lows hover near -8°C (18°F).

What is the average temperature in Western Finland, Finland in January?

Average temperatures in Western Finland, Finland during January range from a nighttime low near -8°C (18°F) to a daytime high around -2°C (28°F) in Tampere.

Does Western Finland, Finland get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Western Finland, Finland during January, with Tampere averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Western Finland, Finland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tampere, January may not be the ideal time to visit Western Finland, 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.

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