Rovaniemi in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rovaniemi in january 2025
The weather in Rovaniemi in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
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%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rovaniemi in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rovaniemi in january.
The climate of Rovaniemi in january is very bad
the weather in Rovaniemi in january is wet (with 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is icy here january. Plan a sweater!. Temperatures are up to 18°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 11°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Rovaniemi is 14°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Rovaniemi in january with a maximum record of 40°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -25°F in 2014.
Day length in Rovaniemi in january is 04:18. Sunrise is at 10:18 and sunset is at 14:36.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rovaniemi in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -25°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 618.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 97% | ||||
| Visibility | 4.62km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 14:36 | ||||
| Length of day | 04:18 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rovaniemi in january 2024:
-18°F to -4°F
-23°F to -16°F
-14°F to -9°F
-14°F to -7°F
-34°F to -14°F
-36°F to -31°F
-20°F to -0°F
7°F to 20°F
29°F to 34°F
22°F to 34°F
-9°F to 16°F
-18°F to 13°F
2°F to 9°F
-4°F to 5°F
-18°F to -9°F
-9°F to -4°F
2°F to 4°F
-14°F to -7°F
-5°F to 7°F
-25°F to -22°F
-4°F to 9°F
27°F to 31°F
31°F to 32°F
2°F to 11°F
-9°F to -5°F
-9°F to 11°F
22°F to 27°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
25°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in january
Cities near Rovaniemi:
| Ranua in january | very bad weather |
| Pello in january | very bad weather |
| Ylitornio in january | very bad weather |
| Kemi in january | very bad weather |
| Tornio in january | very bad weather |
| Pelkosenniemi in january | very bad weather |
| Sodankylä in january | very bad weather |
| Kolari in january | very bad weather |
| Pajala in january | very bad weather |
| Kittilä in january | very bad weather |
| Salla in january | very bad weather |
| Oulanka National Park in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Rovaniemi
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Weather data for Rovaniemi in january:
Weather data for Rovaniemi for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rovaniemi. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rovaniemi can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rovaniemi.