Rovaniemi in January

Inside Rovaniemi's best window: Dec–Mar (snow, auroras); Jun–Jul (midnight sun).

• RovaniemiHighs around -8.2 °C, lows around -14.5 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 17 °F, lows around 6 °F, rain on about 10 days
• Lapland, Finland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvicool

  Snow from November to April; −15 to −30 °C in January. Polar night (kaamos) in the north from early December to early January; midnight sun in Utsjoki about 17 May – 27 July. Autumn colours (ruska) in early September.Snow from November to April; 5 to −22 °F in January. Polar night (kaamos) in the north from early December to early January; midnight sun in Utsjoki about 17 May – 27 July. Autumn colours (ruska) in early September.

Crowds · Finland overall

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Prices · Finland overall

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Finland overall: Lapland in deep winter: blue-hour days, strong cold, good auroras. Helsinki is dark and icy.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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