Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Finland this October.
Finland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 1°C (34°F) in Kilpisjärvi to 11°C (52°F) in Kökar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Kökar and -4°C (25°F) in Kilpisjärvi.
To get a sense of October's typical temperatures in the key spots of Finland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.
Helsinki averages a daytime high of 10°C (50°F) in October, which is low for Finland.
Helsinki sees nighttime lows close to 3°C (37°F) in October.
Kökar tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C (46°F).
According to our data, Kilpisjärvi holds the title for the coldest city in Finland in October. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 1°C (34°F) and drops to lows of about -4°C (25°F) during the night.
Helsinki experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 90 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.
The water temperature averages approximately 9°C (48°F) in Helsinki this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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