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When to go · Ivalo

Ivalo in January

Great month. Inside Ivalo's best window: Dec–Mar, Sep–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
−6°C (21°F) / −16°C (3°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Finland overall
Prices
Medium
Finland overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Ivalo

Inside Ivalo's best window: Dec–Mar, Sep–Oct.

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Ivalo in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • IvaloHighs around -6 °C (21 °F), lows around -16 °C (3 °F), rain on about 5 days

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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ivalo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)

    Feb: -4 °C (25 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -16 °C (3 °F)

    Feb: -14 °C (7 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    Feb: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Ivalo's best window: Dec–Mar, Sep–Oct.

February: Inside Ivalo's best window: Dec–Mar, Sep–Oct.

Ivalo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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