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Finland Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Finland in October.

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Planning a journey to Finland this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect 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 (34°F) to cold in Kökar at 11°C (52°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Kökar and -4°C (25°F) in Kilpisjärvi.

For specific regional insights in Finland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sevettijärvi with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lintusalo with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Helsinki receives around 90 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Finland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Finland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Helsinki)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March3°C (37°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Finland in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Finland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Finland

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Finland?

Temperature range in Finland (October)

Precipitation variation in Finland (October)

Helsinki

In October Helsinki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
90 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Helsinki →

Rovaniemi

In October Rovaniemi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
60 hours
18 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Rovaniemi →

Levi

In October Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
61 hours
19 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Levi →

Ruka

In October Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ruka →

Tampere

In October Tampere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Finland in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Helsinki 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Rovaniemi 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Levi 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Vuokatti 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Mariehamn 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Vaasa 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Finland weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Finland in October?

October in Finland brings poor weather. In Helsinki, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Finland in October?

Daytime temperatures in Helsinki peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in October, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Finland get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Finland during October, with Helsinki averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is October a Good 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Finland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Finland.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

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