When to go · Helsinki
Helsinki in January
Mixed month. Dark, about −5 to −10°C, icy paths; saunas and museums shine.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Helsinki
Dark, about −5 to −10°C, icy paths; saunas and museums shine.
Weather in January
- South coast, Finland · Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Ålandcool
Around −5 °C in January, 20–23 °C in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Finland overall
- Medium
Finland overall: Lapland in deep winter: blue-hour days, strong cold, good auroras. Helsinki is dark and icy.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket