SeasonMapFinland in January
January is Finland's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 49/100, led by Ruka at 71 — -7°C and 11 rainy days — while Rovaniemi trails at 24 with 42 mm of rain.
#12 of 12 months for Finland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Finland in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruka | Ski resort | -7°C | 38 mm · 11 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 2 | Levi | Ski resort | -8°C | 36 mm · 11 days | 70 tier B | — |
| 3 | Helsinki | City | -5°C | 77 mm · 16 days | 29 tier F | — |
| 4 | Rovaniemi | City | -7°C | 42 mm · 10 days | 24 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Finland in January
- Aurora season · Ruka and 2 more places · 25 Aug – 10 Apr (usually)
- Christmas and New Year peak · Ruka and 1 more place · 18 Dec – 6 Jan
- Arctic Lapland Rally · Rovaniemi · 20 Jan – 5 Feb (usually)
- Christmas peak at Santa Claus Village · Rovaniemi · 25 Nov – 7 Jan
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of Finland's 4 well-known places this month.