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Parikkala in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cold, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−5°C (23°F) / −12°C (10°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Finland overall
Prices
Medium
Finland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Parikkala

Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cold, limited services).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ParikkalaHighs around -5 °C (23 °F), lows around -12 °C (10 °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 Parikkala, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

    May: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)

    May: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5 (better)

    May: 8

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cold, limited services).

May: Inside Parikkala's best window: May–September (birdwatching, mild weather).

Parikkala: 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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