Rovaniemi weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

Is January a good time to explore Rovaniemi weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Rovaniemi tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -6°C, cooling off to about -14°C at night. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Rovaniemi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. On average, there are about 22 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 15 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rovaniemi. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rovaniemi climate page with graphs.

 

Rovaniemi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 15 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in January

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Rovaniemi should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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