Vuokatti

Eastern Finland Weather in February

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

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Vuokatti Tahkovuori Kuopio Savonlinna

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

What to Expect in Eastern Finland in February

Eastern Finland, 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 (21°F) in Suomussalmi to -3°C (27°F) in Halmeniemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Halmeniemi and -13°C (9°F) 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, 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 (1.5 in) to moderate snowfall in Tohmajärvi with 52 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Vuokatti receives roughly 59 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Finland in February

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

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Eastern Finland, Finland?

Temperature range in Eastern Finland (February)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Finland (February)

Vuokatti

In February Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
17 hours
59 hours
129 hours
Monthly snowfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vuokatti →

Tahkovuori

In February Tahkovuori generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tahkovuori →

Kuopio

In February Kuopio generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuopio →

Savonlinna

In February Savonlinna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Savonlinna →

Joensuu

In February Joensuu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
23 hours
55 hours
130 hours
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Joensuu →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti -5°C (23°F) -13°C (9°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Tahkovuori -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Kuopio -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Savonlinna -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Joensuu -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Nurmes -5°C (23°F) -12°C (10°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Eastern Finland weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Finland, Finland in February?

In February, Eastern Finland, Finland generally has poor weather conditions. Vuokatti sees daytime temperatures near -5°C (23°F), with nights cooling to roughly -13°C (9°F).

What is the average temperature in Eastern Finland, Finland in February?

Vuokatti averages a daytime maximum of -5°C (23°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -13°C (9°F).

Does Eastern Finland, Finland get a lot of snow in February?

February is on the drier side in Eastern Finland, Finland. Vuokatti averages only about 43 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Eastern Finland, Finland?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Eastern Finland, 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.

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