Sotkamo weather in August (Eastern Finland, Finland)

What is the weather forecast for Sotkamo in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Sotkamo includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Sotkamo in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 195 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sotkamo climate page with graphs.

 

Sotkamo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

* Data from: Kajaani, Finland (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in August

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sotkamo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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