Rovaniemi weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Rovaniemi: highs of -10°C (15°F) and about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average -16°C (4°F) and cloud cover 78% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of -9°C (16°F) and 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Rovaniemi. For better conditions, consider Jun–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Rovaniemi in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 48 mm (1.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Rovaniemi in January?
Days average -10°C (15°F) and nights -16°C (4°F).
Rovaniemi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C (15°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 48 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| February | -9°C (16°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 38 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| March | -4°C (25°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 41 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| April | 2°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 46 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 70 mm | 71% | fair |
| June | 16°C (61°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 83 mm | 71% | best |
| July | 20°C (67°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 92 mm | 69% | best |
| August | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 85 mm | 70% | best |
| September | 11°C (52°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 82 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| October | 3°C (37°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 65 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| November | -3°C (26°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 61 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| December | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 56 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months