Kajaani in January

3.8out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -7°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

-7°CAvg high
-12°CAvg low
10Rainy days (35 mm)
4:50 hDaylight
09:53Sunrise · 14:44 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -7°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -12°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-7° -12° J -6° -13° F -1° -9° M 5° -4° A 11° 3° M 17° 9° J 20° 12° J 17° 10° A 12° 6° S 5° 1° O -1° -5° N -4° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -7°C-12°C35 mm 10– – 3.8
February -6°C-13°C29 mm 8– – 4.0
March -1°C-9°C32 mm 9– – 4.0
April 5°C-4°C32 mm 9– – 4.8
May 11°C3°C55 mm 11– – 5.9
June 17°C9°C75 mm 13– – 6.5
July 20°C12°C91 mm 14– – 6.7
August 17°C10°C74 mm 13– – 6.6
September 12°C6°C64 mm 12– – 5.9
October 5°C1°C57 mm 12– – 4.6
November -1°C-5°C52 mm 11– – 3.6
December -4°C-9°C47 mm 11– – 3.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kajaani in January?

Daytime highs average -7°C and nights about -12°C.

When is the best time to visit Kajaani?

The best months are July, August, June.