August Rainfall and Precipitation in Finland
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Finland in August.
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Best Places to Visit in Finland in August
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Finland
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Popular cities in Finland
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- Ahtari
- Eckerö
- Espoo
- Hanko
- Helsinki
- Ivalo
- Joensuu
- Jyväskylä
- Jämsä
- Keuruu
- Kilpisjärvi
- Kinkomaa
- Kotka
- Kouvola
- Kuopio
- Kuusamo
- Lahti
- Levi
- Lohja
- Lovisa
- Mariehamn
- Muurame
- Naantali
- Nurmes
- Nuuksio
- Orimattila
- Oulu
- Padasjoki
- Pori
- Porvoo
- Pyhätunturi
- Raahe
- Rauha
- Rauma
- Rautalampi
- Reposaari
- Rovaniemi
- Ruka
- Saariselka
- Salla
- Salo
- Savonlinna
- Seinäjoki
- Tahkovuori
- Tampere
- Turku
- Vaasa
- Vantaa
- Vuokatti
- Äkäslompolo
Finland precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Finland receive in August?
Helsinki sees moderate rainfall in August, averaging around 79 mm (3.1 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in Finland in August?
Expect around 16 days rainy days in Helsinki during August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Finland?
August is generally a drier month for Finland, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in August in Finland?
Lintusalo is the wettest city in Finland in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 105 mm (4.1 in).
What is the driest city in August in Finland?
In our records, Gottby stands out as the driest city in Finland for August, averaging just 60 mm (2.4 in).
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Bucket list
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Air Guitar World Championship Finland
This is something you might want to add to your bucket list. August is also the perfect time to visit Finland. The days are long and the temperature is amazing.
Sleeping in a glass iglo in Finland
Sleeping in a glass igloo with the Northern Lights shining above you. The most famous place is in the Iglo village in Kakslattaunen. The idea is amazing and definitely something to add to your bucket list.
See the northern lights
The northern lights, polar light or Aarora Borealis is a true spectacle of nature! Green, sometimes purple, red and yellow streaks of light colors the dark skies.