Weather in October in Eastern Finland
Thinking about venturing to Eastern Finland this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Eastern Finland in October?
Eastern Finland is a region in Finland. October in Eastern Finland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Suomussalmi to 8°C in Halmeniemi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Halmeniemi and -0°C in Suomussalmi.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rokua with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Lintusalo with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 56 hours of sunlight in Vuokatti. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Eastern Finland in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Eastern Finland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Finland?
Vuokatti
In October Vuokatti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tahkovuori
In October Tahkovuori generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuopio
In October Kuopio generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Savonlinna
In October Savonlinna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Joensuu
In October Joensuu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°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 Eastern Finland, in Finland.
Is October the best time to visit Eastern Finland?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Eastern Finland due to the typically poor weather in Vuokatti.
On average, the best time to visit Eastern Finland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Vuokatti. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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