January could be a good time to visit Tampere, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -4°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in January. However, expect about 15 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 37 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 Tampere;
Average weather
☀️
-4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-36°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
4 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tampere has OK weather in January.
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Is Tampere warm or cold in January?
Tampere 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 Tampere, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Tampere in January
Tampere weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
-2°C
-4°C
-3°C
Min. temperature
-27°C
-36°C
-32°C
Max. temperature
+10°C
+8°C
+8°C
Rainfall
12 mm
4 mm
4 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
91%
89%
87%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
4
Cloudy days
13
13
12
Rainy days
3
1
1
Snowy days
14
15
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 12 mm to 4 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 91% to 89%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 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 Tampere in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 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 Tampere is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Tampere based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 17 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 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:
Tampere wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Tampere based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 54 mm, with a 19% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Tampere.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Tampere?
This is the weather in Tampere in January 2023:
1 January
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+2°C
2 January
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-1°C
3 January
🌨️
-2°C
4 January
☁️
-2°C
5 January
🌨️
-7°C
6 January
☁️
-7°C
7 January
☁️
-8°C
8 January
🌨️
-6°C
9 January
🌨️
-5°C
10 January
🌨️
+1°C
11 January
🌧️
+3°C
12 January
☁️
+3°C
13 January
☁️
+3°C
14 January
🌧️
+3°C
15 January
🌧️
+3°C
16 January
🌧️
+3°C
17 January
☁️
+1°C
18 January
🌨️
+2°C
19 January
☁️
0°C
20 January
☁️
-1°C
21 January
☁️
-1°C
22 January
☁️
-3°C
23 January
☁️
-2°C
24 January
☁️
+1°C
25 January
☁️
+4°C
26 January
☁️
+3°C
27 January
☀️
-2°C
28 January
☀️
0°C
29 January
☀️
+1°C
30 January
🌧️
+3°C
31 January
☁️
-1°C
In January 2023 Tampere had 4 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was 0°C, with an absolute maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -8°C. The average humidity was 92%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 5 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 Tampere climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tampere in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+5°C) and the highest in 2020 (+11°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 296 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 782 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tampere in January:
Is January a good time to visit Tampere?
It’s always a good time to visit Tampere, 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 Tampere in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Tampere rainy in January?
Tampere is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Tampere in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tampere 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 Tampere, 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.