Sotkamo weather in February (Eastern Finland, Finland)

How does the weather in Sotkamo usually fare in February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Sotkamo includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February marks the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -13°C. Known for its cold temperatures, this month requires warm clothing. Ensure you dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Sotkamo in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 59 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Sotkamo. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sotkamo, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

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

Where to go in Finland in February

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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?

Visitors traveling to Sotkamo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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