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Kokkola in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kokkola in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kokkola, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Kokkola in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
January could be a good time to visit Kokkola, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +25°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in January. However, expect about 4 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 30 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Kokkola;

Average weather

☀️
+25°F
Avg. max. temperature
-29°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kokkola has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Kokkola in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kokkola for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +28°F with a maximum of +39°F and a minimum of -4°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°F to +16°F.

Is Kokkola warm or cold in January?

Kokkola is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°F to +25°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°F to +16°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

January is the coldest month in Kokkola, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kokkola in January

Kokkola weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+28°F+25°F+25°F
Min. temperature
-18°F-29°F-26°F
Max. temperature
+45°F+46°F+46°F
Rainfall
10 mm3 mm2 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
88%87%86%
Air pressure
1005 HPa1006 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
242421
Rainy days
100
Snowy days
443

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +28°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 10 mm to 3 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kokkola in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kokkola is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kokkola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. Kokkola is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kokkola wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Kokkola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 23 mm, with a 26% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Kokkola.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Kokkola?

This is the weather in Kokkola in January 2023:
1 January
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+26°F
2 January
🌨️
+23°F
3 January
☁️
+22°F
4 January
☁️
+23°F
5 January
🌨️
+27°F
6 January
🌨️
+23°F
7 January
🌨️
+21°F
8 January
☀️
+10°F
9 January
☀️
+5°F
10 January
☁️
+9°F
11 January
🌨️
+32°F
12 January
☁️
+36°F
13 January
☀️
+40°F
14 January
☀️
+36°F
15 January
☀️
+35°F
16 January
☀️
+36°F
17 January
☀️
+30°F
18 January
☀️
+36°F
19 January
☀️
+40°F
20 January
☀️
+33°F
21 January
☀️
+31°F
22 January
☀️
+27°F
23 January
☀️
+39°F
24 January
☀️
+36°F
25 January
☀️
+33°F
26 January
🌨️
+29°F
27 January
☁️
+31°F
28 January
☀️
+29°F
29 January
🌨️
+31°F
30 January
🌨️
+30°F
31 January
☀️
+16°F
In January 2023 Kokkola had 18 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°F, with an absolute maximum of +39°F and a minimum of +5°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kokkola climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kokkola in January has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+6°F) and the highest in 2020 (+37°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kokkola in January:

Is January a good time to visit Kokkola?

It’s always a good time to visit Kokkola, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kokkola in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kokkola rainy in January?

Kokkola is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kokkola in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kokkola in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Kokkola

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kokkola, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.