Suomussalmi weather in January (Eastern Finland, Finland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Suomussalmi this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Suomussalmi includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Suomussalmi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 23 days days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Suomussalmi. July generally stands out with 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 Suomussalmi climate page with graphs.

 

Suomussalmi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

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 Suomussalmi 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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