Vasa weather in January (Finland)

Curious about the January weather in Vasa? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Vasa generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Vasa in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 29 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Vasa, 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Vasa in January?

Visitors traveling to Vasa 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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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