When to go · Turku

Turku in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, wet, few boats).

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Turku

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (dark, wet, few boats).

Long-term averages

TurkuHighs around -3 °C, lows around -9 °C, rain on about 18 daysHighs around 27 °F, lows around 16 °F, rain on about 18 days
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.Around 23 °F in January, 68–73 °F in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.

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