Turku in January

3.7out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -1°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

-1°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
10Rainy days (49 mm)
6:13 hDaylight
09:34Sunrise · 15:47 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -1°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -6°C
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 days)

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 (±4.6 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

-1° -6° J -2° -8° F 2° -5° M 9° 0° A 15° 4° M 19° 9° J 22° 12° J 20° 11° A 15° 7° S 9° 3° O 4° 0° N 1° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-6°C49 mm 10– – 3.7
February -2°C-8°C38 mm 9– – 3.9
March 2°C-5°C35 mm 8– – 4.4
April 9°C0°C33 mm 8– – 5.7
May 15°C4°C41 mm 9– – 6.7
June 19°C9°C68 mm 11– – 7.1
July 22°C12°C85 mm 13– – 7.3
August 20°C11°C80 mm 12– – 7.2
September 15°C7°C58 mm 10– – 6.7
October 9°C3°C59 mm 10– – 5.6
November 4°C0°C55 mm 11– – 4.5
December 1°C-4°C56 mm 12– – 3.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Turku in January?

Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -6°C.

When is the best time to visit Turku?

The best months are July, August, June, May.