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Weather in February in Eastern Finland

Considering a trip to Eastern Finland this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Eastern Finland in February?

Eastern Finland is a region in Finland. February in Eastern Finland generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C in Suomussalmi to -3°C in Halmeniemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C in Halmeniemi and -13°C in Suomussalmi. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Eastern Finland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Rokua with an average of 39 mm to moderate snowfall in Tohmajärvi with 52 mm.

Average sunshine

Vuokatti experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 59 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at Eastern Finland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Eastern Finland climate page.

Where to go in Eastern Finland in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Eastern Finland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Eastern Finland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Finland?

Vuokatti

In February Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vuokatti
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-5°C 
-12°C 
17 hours 
47 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February February
-5°C 
-13°C 
59 hours 
43 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
0°C 
-8°C 
129 hours 
42 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Vuokatti

Tahkovuori

In February Tahkovuori generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tahkovuori
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-5°C 
-11°C 
52 mm 
24 days 
poor 
February February
-4°C 
-12°C 
48 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-8°C 
42 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Tahkovuori

Kuopio

In February Kuopio generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kuopio
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-11°C 
50 mm 
24 days 
poor 
February February
-4°C 
-11°C 
45 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
40 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kuopio

Savonlinna

In February Savonlinna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Savonlinna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-10°C 
50 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
-4°C 
-10°C 
44 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-6°C 
40 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Savonlinna

Joensuu

In February Joensuu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Joensuu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-11°C 
23 hours 
52 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
-4°C 
-11°C 
55 hours 
48 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
130 hours 
42 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Joensuu

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Eastern Finland, in Finland.

Is February the best time to visit Eastern Finland?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Eastern Finland with often poor weather in Vuokatti.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Vuokatti. 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 Eastern 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.

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