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Vaasa Climate by Month

The climate in Vaasa is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Vaasa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Vaasa receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 654 mm. Vaasa can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 77 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 35 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 14 snowy/rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Vaasa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Vaasa in Finland

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Vaasa?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Vaasa?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Vaasa?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Vaasa?
    August tops the wettest month list with 77 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Vaasa?
    March is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Vaasa?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Vaasa

    Thu   Nov 21
    -1°C | -6°C
    NE 43 km/h
    27 mm
    overcast and heavy snow

    overcast and heavy snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    0°C | -5°C
    NE 14 km/h
    3.8 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    -1°C | -6°C
    SW 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain