Finland weather in August
Planning a getaway to Finland this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Finland in August?
August in Finland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate 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.
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. The city Helsinki usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Finland in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Finland climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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