If you plan to visit Kokkola in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of -4°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 30 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Kokkola;
Average weather
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-4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-34°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kokkola has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Kokkola in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kokkola for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +6°C during the day to a minimum of -14°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to -1°C.
Is Kokkola warm or cold in January?
Kokkola is typically cold in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from -2°C to -4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -6°C to -9°C.
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 Kokkola, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kokkola in January
Kokkola weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
-2°C
-4°C
-4°C
Min. temperature
-28°C
-34°C
-32°C
Max. temperature
+7°C
+8°C
+8°C
Rainfall
9 mm
3 mm
2 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
89%
88%
86%
Air pressure
1006 HPa
1007 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
14
14
14
Rainy days
2
1
1
Snowy days
13
13
11
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From -2°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -4°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 9 mm to 3 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 89% to 88%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 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 Kokkola in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Kokkola is gradually decreasing during January, going from 12 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kokkola based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Kokkola 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:
Kokkola wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Kokkola 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 46 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Kokkola.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Kokkola?
This is the weather in Kokkola in January 2023:
1 January
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+2°C
2 January
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0°C
3 January
🌨️
-3°C
4 January
☀️
-3°C
5 January
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-6°C
6 January
☁️
-9°C
7 January
☀️
-8°C
8 January
🌨️
-7°C
9 January
🌨️
-5°C
10 January
🌨️
-5°C
11 January
🌧️
+3°C
12 January
☁️
+4°C
13 January
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+2°C
14 January
☁️
+1°C
15 January
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+3°C
16 January
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+3°C
17 January
☁️
+1°C
18 January
🌨️
+1°C
19 January
☁️
0°C
20 January
☁️
0°C
21 January
☀️
0°C
22 January
☁️
-2°C
23 January
☁️
-1°C
24 January
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+1°C
25 January
☀️
+6°C
26 January
☀️
+2°C
27 January
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-1°C
28 January
☀️
+1°C
29 January
☀️
+1°C
30 January
🌨️
+1°C
31 January
☁️
-1°C
In January 2023 Kokkola had 10 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -1°C, with an absolute maximum of +6°C and a minimum of -9°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 73%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kokkola climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kokkola in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+9°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 256 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 617 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kokkola in January:
Is January a good time to visit Kokkola?
It’s always a good time to visit Kokkola, 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 Kokkola in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kokkola rainy in January?
Kokkola is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kokkola in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kokkola 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 Kokkola, 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.