Ruka weather in January (Oulu (province), Finland)

Is Ruka a good destination in January, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Ruka includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -14°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Ruka in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ruka. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ruka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Data from: Kuusamo, Finland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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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 Ruka 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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