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The weather in January in Finland
It's cold in January in Finland with an average temperature of -3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -7°C to a high of 1°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -14°C and -2°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Finland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 9°C in 2020, Finland reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -26°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -31°C to a highest value of 5°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 53 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Finland
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Finland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Finland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | -3°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 1°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 53 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 19 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 10 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Finland with really cold temps, averaging around -3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -6°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around -4°C, with nights around -8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Finland is around -2°C, while nighttime temps are about -6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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The climate in Finland is based on weather data from Helsinki. Other places, like Rovaniemi, Kuusamo or Tampere, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Finland to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Finland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Finland
Temperature in January in Finland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Finland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Finland
Total precipitation in January in Finland over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Finland
Snowfall in January in Finland per year
Daily UV index in January in Finland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Finland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Finland
The weather in January in Finland is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to Finland? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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The weather was exactly what I expected: cold, sun and the occasional snow shower. Fortunately I was able to dress for the cold with a few layers of thermal clothing and even with a good jacket the snow was fine. A special experience was that even the sea was frozen stiff!— This text is automatically translated to English
It was warmer than expected (a few degrees below zero), so we did not suffer from the cold. Unfortunately it was cloudy all the time, so we did not get to see the northern lights.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Finland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Finland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.