Rovaniemi weather in January
January in Rovaniemi: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#12 of 12 months in Rovaniemi · #883 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 26/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rovaniemi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -7°C / 20°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -11°C / 11°F | |
| Rainfall | 42 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 0.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 4.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 51.4 cm / 20.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rovaniemi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
- January in Rovaniemi: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Rovaniemi on SeasonMap's comfort score (26/100).
- What is the weather like in Rovaniemi in January?
- In January, Rovaniemi averages a daily high of -6.6°C and a low of -11.4°C, with about 42.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rovaniemi in January?
- Rovaniemi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Rovaniemi in January?
- Rovaniemi sees roughly 51.4 cm of snowfall in January.