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Rovaniemi in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Rovaniemi in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Rovaniemi in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +18°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 14 snowy days in the month and around 35 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Rovaniemi;

Average weather

☀️
+18°F
Avg. max. temperature
-44°F
Min.
+43°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Rovaniemi in January

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

Going from a maximum of +37°F during the day to a minimum of -4°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°F to +25°F.

Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in January?

Rovaniemi is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°F to +18°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°F to +5°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 Rovaniemi, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rovaniemi in January

Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+21°F+18°F+18°F
Min. temperature
-35°F-44°F-35°F
Max. temperature
+43°F+43°F+45°F
Rainfall
2 mm0 mm0 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
89%87%86%
Air pressure
1005 HPa1006 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
141513
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
151413

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +21°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 2 mm to 0 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 89% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rovaniemi is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Rovaniemi is amazing in January with as little as 1 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:
Rovaniemi wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 58 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Rovaniemi.

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

How was the weather last January in Rovaniemi?

This is the weather in Rovaniemi in January 2023:
1 January
🌨️
+33°F
2 January
☀️
+22°F
3 January
🌨️
+12°F
4 January
☁️
+21°F
5 January
☁️
+21°F
6 January
☁️
+17°F
7 January
🌨️
+9°F
8 January
🌨️
+16°F
9 January
🌨️
+18°F
10 January
☁️
+19°F
11 January
🌨️
+33°F
12 January
🌧️
+35°F
13 January
☁️
+34°F
14 January
🌫️
+32°F
15 January
🌨️
+33°F
16 January
🌨️
+34°F
17 January
🌨️
+30°F
18 January
🌨️
+33°F
19 January
☁️
+33°F
20 January
🌨️
+30°F
21 January
☁️
+28°F
22 January
🌨️
+30°F
23 January
☁️
+30°F
24 January
☁️
+31°F
25 January
☁️
+37°F
26 January
☀️
+22°F
27 January
☀️
+30°F
28 January
🌨️
+32°F
29 January
☀️
+26°F
30 January
🌨️
+27°F
31 January
☁️
+25°F
In January 2023 Rovaniemi had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°F, with an absolute maximum of +37°F and a minimum of +9°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 79%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in Rovaniemi in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+35°F) and the highest in 2020 (+44°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 206 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 551 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rovaniemi in January:

Is January a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

It’s always a good time to visit Rovaniemi, 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 Rovaniemi in January?

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

Is Rovaniemi rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rovaniemi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.