Weather in October in Finland
Are you planning a trip a to Finland in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Finland in October?
Finland has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Kilpisjärvi at 1°C to cold in Kökar at 11°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Kökar and -4°C in Kilpisjärvi.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sevettijärvi with an average of 52 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Lintusalo with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 90 hours of sunlight in Helsinki. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at October's conditions in Finland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Finland's yearly weather, check out our Finland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Finland?
Helsinki
In October Helsinki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rovaniemi
In October Rovaniemi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Levi
In October Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ruka
In October Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tampere
In October Tampere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finland.
Is October the best time to visit Finland?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Finland due to the typically poor weather in Helsinki.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Helsinki. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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