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Turku in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Turku in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Turku in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Turku in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 5 snowy days in the month and around 36 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 Turku;

Average weather

☀️
+28°F
Avg. max. temperature
-33°F
Min.
+48°F
Max.
13 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Turku has OK weather in January.

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Is Turku warm or cold in January?

Turku is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +34°F to +28°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°F to +19°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 Turku, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Turku in January

Turku weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+34°F+28°F+28°F
Min. temperature
-9°F-33°F-26°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+48°F+48°F
Rainfall
27 mm13 mm8 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
89%88%86%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
345
Cloudy days
202018
Rainy days
321
Snowy days
554

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +34°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 27 mm to 13 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 89% to 88%. 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 3 to 4.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Turku is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Turku based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 6 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Turku is amazing in January with as little as 3 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:
Turku wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Turku based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% 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 Turku.

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

How was the weather last January in Turku?

This is the weather in Turku in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+33°F
2 January
🌨️
+32°F
3 January
☁️
+32°F
4 January
☀️
+36°F
5 January
🌫️
+33°F
6 January
☀️
+30°F
7 January
☀️
+23°F
8 January
🌨️
+25°F
9 January
☁️
+26°F
10 January
☀️
+22°F
11 January
☁️
+33°F
12 January
☁️
+37°F
13 January
☀️
+45°F
14 January
☁️
+39°F
15 January
☀️
+37°F
16 January
☀️
+37°F
17 January
☀️
+33°F
18 January
☀️
+32°F
19 January
☀️
+38°F
20 January
🌨️
+33°F
21 January
☁️
+30°F
22 January
☀️
+21°F
23 January
☀️
+34°F
24 January
☁️
+37°F
25 January
☀️
+33°F
26 January
☁️
+35°F
27 January
🌨️
+35°F
28 January
☀️
+33°F
29 January
🌨️
+34°F
30 January
🌨️
+33°F
31 January
☁️
+23°F
In January 2023 Turku had 15 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +45°F and a minimum of +21°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Turku climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+9°F) and the highest in 2020 (+41°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Turku in January:

Is January a good time to visit Turku?

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

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

Is Turku rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Turku in January?

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

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Monthly weather in Turku

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Turku, 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.