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Saariselka weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Saariselka this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Saariselka includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January marks the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -7°C, cooling down at night to around -14°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Saariselka in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 38 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saariselka. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Saariselka, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 35 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 38 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
* Data from: Ivalo, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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.

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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 Saariselka 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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