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.



Where to go in Lapland in january?

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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
more information about the climate in Rovaniemi in january

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
more information about the climate in Enontekiö in january

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
more information about the climate in Ivalo in january

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
more information about the climate in Alta in january

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
more information about the climate in Inari (Lake Inari) in january


All cities in Lapland in january

Rovaniemi in januaryvery bad weather
Enontekiö in januaryvery bad weather
Ivalo in januaryvery bad weather
Alta in januaryvery bad weather
Inari (Lake Inari) in januaryvery bad weather
Kemi in januaryvery bad weather
Lulea in januaryvery bad weather
Oulanka National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Saariselkä in januaryvery bad weather
Tromso in januaryvery bad weather
Abisko in januaryvery bad weather
Lyngen Alps (Lyngsalpan) in januaryvery bad weather
Honningsvåg in januaryvery bad weather
Kilpisjärvi in januaryvery bad weather
Kirkenes in januaryvery bad weather
Kiruna in januaryvery bad weather
Kittilä in januaryvery bad weather
Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in januaryvery bad weather
Padjelanta nationalpark in januaryvery bad weather
Pajala in januaryvery bad weather
Pallas-Yllästunturin national park (Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) in januaryvery bad weather
Ranua in januaryvery bad weather
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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.


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