Vaasa weather in January (Western Finland, Finland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Vaasa during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Vaasa typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -7°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Vaasa in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 29 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Vaasa. July and August typically offer 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 Vaasa climate page with graphs.

 

Vaasa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 29 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

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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 Vaasa 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

Interested in more climate information?

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