What is the weather like in Helsinki vs Oslo in January?

In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Oslo averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 52 mm.

Helsinki vs Oslo in January

Helsinki and Oslo are nearly tied in January — 30 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Oslo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Helsinki vs Oslo — January climate, side by side

	🇫🇮 Helsinki	🇳🇴 Oslo
Comfort score	30/100 (F)	33/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-5°C	-3°C
Avg high / low	0° / -5°	1° / -4°
Rainfall	59 mm	52 mm
Rainy days	12	8
Humidity	88%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	30	34

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Helsinki 🇫🇮 Finlandfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best July30
Oslo 🇳🇴 Norwayfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best July33

Helsinki vs Oslo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Helsinki or Oslo?: Helsinki and Oslo are nearly tied in January — 30 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Oslo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Helsinki vs Oslo in January?: In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Oslo averages 1°C high / -4°C low with about 52 mm.