Sotkamo weather in January (Eastern Finland, Finland)

How is January weather typically in Sotkamo? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Sotkamo usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -5°C. At night, it falls to around -12°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sotkamo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 17 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 Sotkamo. 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 Sotkamo climate page with graphs.

 

Sotkamo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 17 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 11% *  

* Data from: Kajaani, Finland (38 KM, 23 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 Sotkamo 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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