Weather in January 2025

Helsinki weather in January 2025

The weather in Helsinki in January is very cold with temperatures between -5°C and -2°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Helsinki during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Let it snow! You can expect Helsinki to be covered in white during the month of January. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Helsinki in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Helsinki in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Helsinki before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
-2° / -5°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
4
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
19
Dry Days
Dry Days
8
Rainfall
Rainfall
60
mm
4.5
Sun Hours
4.5
Hrs

Helsinki annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -2° / -5° 4 8 19 60 mm
Awful
February -2° / -5° 4 7 17 51 mm
Awful
March 1° / -3° 7 10 15 46 mm
Awful
April 5° / 2° 6 18 6 42 mm
Awful
May 11° / 7° 5 25 1 60 mm
Ok
June 16° / 12° 6 24 0 83 mm
Good
July 20° / 16° 6 25 0 106 mm
Good
August 19° / 15° 7 24 0 135 mm
Ok
September 15° / 12° 6 24 0 91 mm
Good
October 9° / 6° 8 20 3 90 mm
Awful
November 5° / 3° 7 18 5 76 mm
Awful
December 1° / -1° 7 11 14 72 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Helsinki in January
Rain in Helsinki in January

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Weather in Helsinki in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Helsinki in January?
The average temperature in Helsinki in January is -5/-2° C.
What is the chance of rain in Helsinki in January?
On average, there are 4 rainy days in Helsinki during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Helsinki?
The weather in Helsinki in January is awful.
Can it snow in Helsinki in January?
On average, there are 19 snowy days in Helsinki in January.
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