Finland in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Finland in january 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Finland. These forecasts are probabilities for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Helsinki
very bad weather 443.3cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Snow showers
50% of time
16%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Snow showers
52% of time
18%
12%
10%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Snow showers
47% of time
20%
16%
7%
Weather at 3am
27°F
54%
12%
12%
11%
Where to go in Finland in january?
Where to go in Finland in january: destination map
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Where to go in each region in january?
| Finnish Lakeland (Tampere, Kuopio, Joensuu...) | 20°F to 25°F | 2 à 5 days | very bad weather | |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi, Ivalo, Enontekiö...) | 13°F to 32°F | 1 à 10 days | 31°F to 43°F | very bad weather |
| North of Finland (Oulu, Kajaani, Kalajoki...) | 18°F to 27°F | 2 à 6 days | 32°F to 34°F | very bad weather |
| South of Finland (Helsinki, Kotka, Lappeenranta...) | 25°F to 34°F | 3 à 6 days | 34°F to 36°F | very bad weather |
| West Coast of Finland (Turku, Vaasa, Åland...) | 25°F to 36°F | 2 à 6 days | 32°F to 34°F | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Finland in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Finland in january is very bad across the board.
January is one of the worst month for visiting Finland. The climate in Sodankylä, Turku, Helsinki, Kuopio, Lapland (Rovaniemi), Tampere, Jyväskylä and Masku and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very regularly wherever you go.
Climate in Finland in january
Climate in Helsinki in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Helsinki is 27°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 25°F). The climate is quite cold in this location in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 3.5in over 6 days, rainfall can happen for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 34°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||
| Length of day | 06:42 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Lapland (Rovaniemi) in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 18°F and minimum temperature is 11°F (for an average temperature of 14°F). The climate is very cold in this location in the month of january. Plan a sweater!. With just 2.5in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent for your journey.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 14°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 97% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||
| Length of day | 04:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Tampere in january
In january, maximum temperature is 25°F and minimum temperature is 20°F (for an average temperature of 23°F). The climate is quite cold here in the month of january. Plan a sweater! With 1.7in over 2 days, rain may be scarce throughout your trip.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 23°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 20°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||
| Cloud cover | 79% | ||
| Length of day | 06:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Åland in january
In january, maximum temperature is 36°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 34°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 2in over 2 days, rainfall is infrequent for your journey.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 34°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 73% | ||
| Length of day | 06:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Joensuu in january
In january, maximum temperature is 22°F and minimum temperature is 16°F (for an average temperature of 20°F). The climate is icy in that area in this month. Plan to cover you well!. With barely 2.6in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your holidays.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 22°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||
| Cloud cover | 83% | ||
| Length of day | 05:59 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Finland in january
| Helsinki in january | very bad weather |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi) in january | very bad weather |
| Tampere in january | very bad weather |
| Åland in january | very bad weather |
| Joensuu in january | very bad weather |
| Kajaani in january | very bad weather |
| Kalajoki in january | very bad weather |
| Kotka in january | very bad weather |
| Kuopio in january | very bad weather |
| Lappeenranta in january | very bad weather |
| Oulu in january | very bad weather |
| Turku in january | very bad weather |
| Vaasa in january | very bad weather |
| Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard) in january | very bad weather |
| Jyväskylä in january | very bad weather |
| Masku in january | very bad weather |
| Oulanka national park (Oulangan kansallispuisto) in january | very bad weather |
| Pori in january | very bad weather |
| Rauma in january | very bad weather |
| Saimaa in january | very bad weather |
| Alajärvi in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Finland in january:
Weather data for Finland in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Finland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Finland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Finland.