Helsinki weather in January
Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average
Helsinki January weather at a glance
In January, Helsinki averages -3.8°C, with typical highs of -1.4°C and lows of -6.9°C. The historical average is 15 wet days and 86% humidity.
Helsinki January temperature & humidity
Helsinki January rain & wet days
Pack a light rain jacket, waterproof pouch and quick-dry shoes. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.
What to wear in Helsinki in January
Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 15 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.
- DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high -1.4°C
- Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -6.9°C
- FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Packing essentials
Coupang affiliate links · We earn a commission on purchases. Products are sold on the Korean Coupang store.
Helsinki January sunrise & sunset times
2026 January · Local time (Europe/Helsinki)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | 09:24 | 15:24 | 6h 0m |
| 2026-01-15 | 09:09 | 15:51 | 6h 41m |
| 2026-01-31 | 08:38 | 16:31 | 7h 53m |
For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.
Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup
Helsinki travel updates
Watch live CCTV
- Helsinki South HarbourPort of Helsinki · Camera directory
Check the camera timestamp at the source.
Today’s weather and forecast
Check temperature, rain and wind in Windy.
Forecast · Windy. Monthly averages are in the Temperature section.
Helsinki news search
Search for recent news and check publication dates before you travel.
Helsinki city map
This map shows the city area, not a specific meeting point.
Helsinki travel essentials
Popular MyRealTrip products · city search, sorted by sales · Product names are in Korean.
- Travel SIM card
[유럽 유심] Three Mobile 30일 총 6~30GB 통화 무제한 공항수령Book now ↗ - Travel SIM card
[유럽 유심]Three Mobile 30일 6GB~30GB 택배/ 홍대매장 방문수령 가능Book now ↗ - [공항수령/전국배송] 고프로13대여 인천공항 당일수령, 국내배송Book now ↗
- Travel tour
[한국어] 핀란드 현지 한국인이 들려주는 찐 핀란드! 하루만에 둘러보는 헬싱키 시내투어!Book now ↗ - [공항수령/전국배송] 고프로11대여 인천공항 당일수령, 국내배송Book now ↗
Explore with Klook
Klook.comAffiliate widget · We may earn a commission on bookings.
Helsinki hotel search · Trip.com
Search hotels by destination, dates and number of guests. The Trip.com widget is in Korean.
Affiliate widget · A qualifying booking may earn us a commission. Trip.com may use cookies in this search widget.
Best months to visit Helsinki
Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.
January weather by year
Daily weather in 2025
Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation
Frequently asked questions
What is Helsinki weather like in January?
In January, Helsinki averages -3.8°C, with typical highs of -1.4°C and lows of -6.9°C. The historical average is 15 wet days and 86% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.
Does it rain a lot in Helsinki in January?
There are about 15 wet days in January. Pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.
What should I wear in Helsinki in January?
Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 15 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.
What are the best months to visit Helsinki?
Recent weather data rates May among the more comfortable months.
Where can I check Helsinki weather in January in real time?
Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Helsinki in January?
On 2026-01-15, calculated sunrise is 09:09 and sunset is 15:51 in local time (Europe/Helsinki). Times vary by date and terrain.
Helsinki weather by month
More Europe destinations in January
Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations