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

In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Rovaniemi averages -7°C high / -15°C low with about 38 mm.

Helsinki vs Rovaniemi in January

Helsinki is the better pick in January — 30 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Rovaniemi is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Helsinki vs Rovaniemi — January climate, side by side

	🇫🇮 Helsinki	🇫🇮 Rovaniemi
Comfort score	30/100 (F)	24/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-5°C	-12°C
Avg high / low	0° / -5°	-7° / -15°
Rainfall	59 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	88%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	30	31

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

Month by month

Helsinki vs Rovaniemi in January — FAQ

Is January better in Helsinki or Rovaniemi?: Helsinki is the better pick in January — 30 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Rovaniemi is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Helsinki vs Rovaniemi in January?: In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Rovaniemi averages -7°C high / -15°C low with about 38 mm.