January could be a good time to visit Vaasa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +27°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in January. However, expect about 13 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 33 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Vaasa;
Average weather
☀️
+27°F
Avg. max. temperature
-33°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
6 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vaasa has OK weather in January.
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Is Vaasa warm or cold in January?
Vaasa is typically cold in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°F to +27°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°F to +18°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 Vaasa, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Vaasa in January
Water in Vaasa in January is Cold. It varies from +29°F to +35°F, with an average of +32°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +27°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Vaasa are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +62°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +31°F.
Can you swim in Vaasa in January?
We would not recommend swimming in Vaasa in January, the water is very cold (+32°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Vaasa in January
Vaasa weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+30°F
+27°F
+27°F
Min. temperature
-13°F
-33°F
-29°F
Max. temperature
+46°F
+46°F
+46°F
Rainfall
19 mm
6 mm
10 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+36°F
+32°F
+31°F
Humidity
88%
87%
86%
Air pressure
1006 HPa
1007 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
13
14
13
Rainy days
3
1
1
Snowy days
12
13
11
January often has better weather than December.It’s getting colder in January. From +30°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 19 mm to 6 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 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 speed in Vaasa 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 Vaasa is gradually decreasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 7 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Vaasa is amazing in January with as little as 4 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:
Vaasa wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 54 mm, with a 13% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Vaasa.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Vaasa?
This is the weather in Vaasa in January 2023:
1 January
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+37°F
2 January
☀️
+31°F
3 January
🌨️
+29°F
4 January
☀️
+27°F
5 January
☁️
+20°F
6 January
☁️
+17°F
7 January
☁️
+19°F
8 January
🌨️
+24°F
9 January
🌨️
+25°F
10 January
🌨️
+25°F
11 January
☁️
+39°F
12 January
☁️
+39°F
13 January
☁️
+37°F
14 January
☁️
+34°F
15 January
🌧️
+37°F
16 January
☁️
+37°F
17 January
☁️
+34°F
18 January
☁️
+35°F
19 January
☁️
+32°F
20 January
☁️
+32°F
21 January
☁️
+32°F
22 January
☁️
+30°F
23 January
☁️
+32°F
24 January
☀️
+35°F
25 January
☀️
+46°F
26 January
☀️
+36°F
27 January
☀️
+32°F
28 January
☁️
+34°F
29 January
☀️
+34°F
30 January
☁️
+36°F
31 January
☀️
+28°F
In January 2023 Vaasa had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +46°F and a minimum of +16°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Vaasa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Vaasa in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+40°F) and the highest in 2020 (+49°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 260 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2226 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa in January:
Is January a good time to visit Vaasa?
It’s always a good time to visit Vaasa, 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 Vaasa in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Vaasa in January?
Swimming in Vaasa in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Vaasa rainy in January?
Vaasa is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Vaasa in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vaasa 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vaasa, 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.
