Weather in August in Finland
Planning a journey to Finland this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Finland in August?
August in Finland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Kilpisjärvi at 13°C to pleasant in Laukkoski at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Laukkoski and 5°C in Kilpisjärvi.To explore the conditions in Finland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gottby with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Lintusalo with 105 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Helsinki. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Finland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Finland climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Finland?
Helsinki
In August Helsinki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Rovaniemi
In August Rovaniemi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Levi
In August Levi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ruka
In August Ruka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tampere
In August Tampere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Finland?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Finland. Typically, the climate in Helsinki is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Finland is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Helsinki. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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