Sotkamo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Sotkamo. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C (23°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to -13°C (9°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Sotkamo has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 776 mm (31 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Sotkamo can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 42 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation spread across 17 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Sotkamo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sotkamo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sotkamo.

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