Lapland · WinterMonth summary
Lapland weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-12°C – -8°C
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
0.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lapland in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (1.5/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Lapland in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Not recommended unless on tight budget — difficult weather (-8°C, 38% rain) Winter in Lapland is cool (-8°C during the day). Days are short (0.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -12°C | -8°C | 38% | 1.3 | 0.0h | 1.5/10 |
| ❄️ February | -12°C | -7°C | 34% | 1.1 | 0.2h | 1.8/10 |
| ❄️ March | -9°C | -4°C | 34% | 1.1 | 6.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌨️ April | -5°C | 1°C | 36% | 1.4 | 9.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 0°C | 7°C | 41% | 2.0 | 11.6h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 6°C | 14°C | 45% | 2.9 | 12.8h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 11°C | 18°C | 46% | 3.1 | 13.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 9°C | 15°C | 55% | 3.4 | 8.2h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 4°C | 9°C | 44% | 2.5 | 4.6h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌨️ October | -2°C | 2°C | 45% | 2.1 | 0.5h | 1.2/10 |
| ❄️ November | -6°C | -2°C | 32% | 1.3 | 0.0h | 1.8/10 |
| ❄️ December | -10°C | -5°C | 41% | 1.5 | 0.0h | 1.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Lapland averages -8°C, 38% rainy days and 0.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +26°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +13.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lapland in January
Is January a good time to visit Lapland?
January is not recommended for Lapland (score 1.5/10). With 38% rainy days and 0.0h of sunshine, consider July (7.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Lapland in January?
It's cool with -8°C daytime and -12°C at night. 0.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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