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January climate

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January in Helsinki

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Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Not an ideal month

Late

Daytime high

28°F

Lows around 20°F

Precipitation

12 days/mo

Sun

1.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, freezing at night.

28°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

39%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

1.3 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 16° and nights feel near 14°.

FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Overcast skies this month.

15%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.

9 mphJanuary Breezy

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 25°F, and early evening stays near 25°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning24°F

Rain20%

Cloud86%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday26°F

Rain21%

Cloud85%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Late afternoon25°F

Rain21%

Cloud85%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening25°F

Rain20%

Cloud86%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.0

1.3

Feb

1.7

2.6

Mar

1.4

4.2

Apr

1.5

6.0

May

1.8

8.9

Jun

2.9

9.9

Jul

3.3

8.9

Aug

3.1

7.2

Sep

2.3

4.5

Oct

2.4

2.9

Nov

2.3

1.2

Dec

2.3

0.9

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90