January could be a good time to visit Pori, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -2°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in January. However, expect about 14 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 Pori;
Average weather
☀️
-2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-34°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
11 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pori has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Pori in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pori for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +1°C with a maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +3°C to +1°C.
Is Pori warm or cold in January?
Pori is typically cold in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from 0°C to -2°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -4°C to -7°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 Pori, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Pori in January
Pori weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
0°C
-2°C
-2°C
Min. temperature
-27°C
-34°C
-30°C
Max. temperature
+11°C
+8°C
+8°C
Rainfall
23 mm
11 mm
7 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
87%
87%
86%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
12
13
13
Rainy days
5
2
1
Snowy days
12
14
11
January often has better weather than December.It’s getting colder in January. From 0°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -2°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 23 mm to 11 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 87%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Pori in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Pori is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Pori based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 26 mm, with a 26% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Pori wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Pori based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 52 mm, with a 19% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Pori.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Pori?
This is the weather in Pori in January 2023:
1 January
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+3°C
2 January
🌨️
0°C
3 January
🌨️
0°C
4 January
☁️
-3°C
5 January
☁️
-8°C
6 January
☁️
-8°C
7 January
☁️
-7°C
8 January
🌨️
-5°C
9 January
🌨️
-3°C
10 January
🌨️
+2°C
11 January
🌧️
+4°C
12 January
☁️
+4°C
13 January
☁️
+4°C
14 January
🌧️
+4°C
15 January
☁️
+4°C
16 January
🌧️
+3°C
17 January
☁️
+1°C
18 January
🌨️
+2°C
19 January
☁️
+1°C
20 January
☁️
0°C
21 January
☁️
0°C
22 January
☁️
-2°C
23 January
☁️
-1°C
24 January
☁️
+2°C
25 January
☁️
+5°C
26 January
☀️
+2°C
27 January
☀️
+1°C
28 January
☀️
+2°C
29 January
☀️
+3°C
30 January
☁️
+4°C
31 January
☁️
+1°C
In January 2023 Pori had 5 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +1°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -8°C. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 75%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Pori climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Pori in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+11°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 323 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 874 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pori in January:
Is January a good time to visit Pori?
It’s always a good time to visit Pori, 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 Pori in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Pori rainy in January?
Pori is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Pori in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pori 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 Pori, 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.