Paltamo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Paltamo, Eastern Finland, Finland, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 21°C (70°F) and February dropping to -5°C (23°F).
Paltamo sees a moderate amount of rain/snowfall, totalling around 763 mm (30 in) per year. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 8.9 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Paltamo
Visitors to Paltamo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C (23°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to around -13°C (9°F) during February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Paltamo
Generally, Paltamo experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 763 mm (30 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 97 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less snow/rainfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) over 14 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Paltamo Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Paltamo
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Paltamo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Paltamo by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Paltamo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Paltamo
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Paltamo 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Paltamo
During June, July and August, Paltamo experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 18°C (65°F) and 21°C (70°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 83 mm (3.3 in) and 97 mm (3.8 in). Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
