Lapland in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Lapland in january 2025
Here, check out the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Lapland. These predictions are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Rovaniemi
very bad weather 618.3cm
Weather at 6am
14°F
Snow showers
43% of time
31%
14%
9%
Weather at 12pm
14°F
Snow showers
41% of time
33%
16%
8%
Weather at 6pm
14°F
Snow showers
42% of time
35%
14%
6%
Weather at 3am
14°F
54%
26%
9%
6%
Where to go in Lapland in january?
Where to go in Lapland in january: destination map
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Where should you go in Lapland in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Lapland in january is very bad across the board.
January is one of the worst month for going to Lapland. The climate in Piteå, Arvidsjaur, Saariselkä, Vardø, Inari (Lake Inari), Båtsfjord, Lyngseidet, Salla, Alta, Jokkmokk, Hammerfest, Pajala, Kolari, Pello, Lulea, Robertsfors, Kautokeino, Rovaniemi, Apatity, Honningsvåg, Gällivare, Lycksele, Kiruna, Tornio, Ivalo, Kemi, Oulanka National Park, Sodankylä, Tromso, Pelkosenniemi, Kittilä, Abisko, Skjervoy, Storuman, Mourmansk, Umeå, Vadsø, Muonio, Storslett, Enontekiö, Skellefteå, Ranua, Ylitornio and Lakselv 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 often wherever you go.
Climate in Lapland in january
Climate in Rovaniemi in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Rovaniemi is 14°F (maximum temperature is 18°F and minimum temperature is 11°F). The climate is very cold around this city in the month of january. Plan a sweater!. With about 2.5in over 4 days, the rain will not be a problem during your vacations.
| 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 Enontekiö in january
In january, maximum temperature is 16°F and minimum temperature is 7°F (for an average temperature of 13°F). The climate is icy around this city in the month of january. Plan to cover you well!. With about 2.1in over 3 days, rain may be scarce throughout your vacations.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 13°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 16°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 7°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||
| Cloud cover | 75% | ||
| Length of day | 02:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Ivalo in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Ivalo is 13°F (maximum temperature is 18°F and minimum temperature is 9°F). The climate is very cold here in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With 2in over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your vacations.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 13°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 9°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||
| Length of day | 02:37 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Alta in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 23°F and minimum temperature is 16°F (for an average temperature of 20°F). The climate is icy there in january. Do not forget to cover yourself!. With barely 2in over 4 days, it rains very little for your stay.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 41°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Inari (Lake Inari) in january
In january, maximum temperature is 18°F and minimum temperature is 11°F (for an average temperature of 14°F). The climate is very cold here in january. Plan to cover you well!. With just 1.9in over 3 days, it rains very little for your vacations.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 14°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||
| Length of day | 02:09 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Lapland in january
| Rovaniemi in january | very bad weather |
| Enontekiö in january | very bad weather |
| Ivalo in january | very bad weather |
| Alta in january | very bad weather |
| Inari (Lake Inari) in january | very bad weather |
| Kemi in january | very bad weather |
| Lulea in january | very bad weather |
| Oulanka National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Saariselkä in january | very bad weather |
| Tromso in january | very bad weather |
| Abisko in january | very bad weather |
| Lyngen Alps (Lyngsalpan) in january | very bad weather |
| Honningsvåg in january | very bad weather |
| Kilpisjärvi in january | very bad weather |
| Kirkenes in january | very bad weather |
| Kiruna in january | very bad weather |
| Kittilä in january | very bad weather |
| Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in january | very bad weather |
| Padjelanta nationalpark in january | very bad weather |
| Pajala in january | very bad weather |
| Pallas-Yllästunturin national park (Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Lapland in january:
Weather data for Lapland in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lapland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lapland 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 Lapland.