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Southern Finland Weather in October

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

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Planning a trip to Southern Finland, Finland this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Southern Finland in October

Southern Finland, Finland is a region in Finland. October in Southern Finland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Parikkala to 11°C (52°F) in Hanko. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Hanko and 2°C (36°F) in Parikkala.

To explore the conditions in Southern Finland, Finland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Riihimäki with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Hanko with 91 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Helsinki receives roughly 90 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Southern Finland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southern 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)
Best Time to Visit Southern Finland →

Best Places to Visit in Southern Finland in October

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

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

Temperature range in Southern Finland (October)

Precipitation variation in Southern 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
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Turku

In October Turku 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
17°C (63°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
154 hours
88 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Turku →

Rauha

In October Rauha 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
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Rauha →

Espoo

In October Espoo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
90 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Espoo →

Naantali

In October Naantali generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
88 hours
36 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Helsinki 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Turku 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Rauha 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Espoo 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Naantali 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Vantaa 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Southern Finland weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Southern Finland, Finland in October?

Southern Finland, Finland typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Helsinki average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Southern Finland, Finland in October?

In Helsinki, the average daytime high in October is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Southern Finland, Finland get a lot of rain in October?

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

Is October a Good Time to Visit Southern Finland, Finland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Helsinki, October may not be the ideal time to visit Southern Finland, Finland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Helsinki. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Southern 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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