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

In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Stockholm averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 45 mm.

Helsinki vs Stockholm in January

Stockholm is the better pick in January — 34 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Stockholm is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Helsinki vs Stockholm — January climate, side by side

	🇫🇮 Helsinki	🇸🇪 Stockholm
Comfort score	30/100 (F)	34/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-5°C	-3°C
Avg high / low	0° / -5°	2° / -2°
Rainfall	59 mm	45 mm
Rainy days	12	9
Humidity	88%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	30	29

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

Month by month

Helsinki vs Stockholm in January — FAQ

Is January better in Helsinki or Stockholm?: Stockholm is the better pick in January — 34 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Stockholm is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Helsinki vs Stockholm in January?: In January, Helsinki averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Stockholm averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 45 mm.