Särkijärvi weather in January (Lapland, Finland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Särkijärvi during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Särkijärvi usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -7°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -15°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Särkijärvi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 15 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Särkijärvi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 15 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kittilä, Finland (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in January

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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 Särkijärvi 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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