Finland
-3 to 20°C
temperature
2391 hours
sunshine per day
380 mm
rain
139 days
dry
138 days
rain
88 days
snow

Climate of Finland

Finland, located in northern Europe, is known for its unique and varied climate. The country generally has cold winters and relatively mild summers. The average temperature in winter is around -5 to -15 degrees Celsius, depending on the region, while the summer months average temperatures of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. In terms of precipitation, Finland receives an average of around 600 to 700 millimetres a year, with most precipitation falling in late summer and autumn. Snowfall varies considerably by region, with significant amounts in the north.

Climate averages for the whole year

  • Day: the average daily temperature during the day is between -3°C and 20°C
  • Night:the average nighttime temperature is between -6°C and 15°C
  • Rain: it rains 138 days and there is a total of approximately 380 mm rainfall
  • Snow: it snows an average of 88 days per year
  • Sun hours: throughout the year there are 2391 sun hours
Maximum temperature: between -3°C and 20°C
Warmest month: 20°C in July
Coldest month: -3°C in January
Night temperature: between -6°C and 15°C
Dry days: 139 days
Days with rain: 138 days
Days with snow: 88 days
Total rain sum: 380 mm
Hours of sunshine: 2391 hours

The climate in Finland can be classified as a boreal climate or a subarctic climate. This type of climate is characterised by long, cold winters and short, mild summers. The country's northern location and the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea are important factors influencing Finland's climate.

South Finland

In southern Finland, including the capital Helsinki, winters are milder compared to the rest of the country, with average temperatures around -5 degrees Celsius and snowfall of around 20 to 30 cm. Summers are pleasantly warm with averages around 20 degrees Celsius. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an annual amount of around 600 to 700 mm and a slight peak in the summer months.

West Finland

West Finland, with cities such as Turku and Tampere, has similar temperatures to southern Finland, but with slightly more precipitation, around 700 to 800 mm per year. Snowfall here is around 20 to 40 cm. This is due to its proximity to the sea, which provides more moisture in the air.

East Finland

In eastern Finland, including cities such as Joensuu and Kuopio, winters are slightly harsher with temperatures that can drop to -20 degrees Celsius and snowfall of around 30 to 50 cm. Summers are slightly cooler than in the south and west. Precipitation is also slightly lower here, with around 600 to 700 mm annually.

Lapland

Lapland, in northern Finland, has a subarctic climate. Winters are long and harsh with temperatures often dipping below -20 degrees Celsius and snowfall that can reach 60 to 90 cm, sometimes even over 100 cm in some areas. Summer is short but surprisingly mild, with temperatures sometimes reaching 20 degrees Celsius. Precipitation here is the lowest in Finland, at around 500 to 600 mm a year.

Åland Islands

The Åland Islands, located in the Baltic Sea, have a slightly milder maritime climate. Winters here are less severe, with average temperatures of -3 to 1 degrees Celsius and snowfall of around 10 to 30 cm. Summers are cool and pleasant with average temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. These islands receive around 500 to 600 mm of precipitation annually and more sunshine hours than the rest of Finland, especially in summer.

Finland's climate is thus very diverse, with significant differences between different regions. These variations are largely due to the country's geographical distribution, the influence of the surrounding seas and its northern latitude.

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Temperature graph

This graph shows the average maximum temperature (red) and minimum temperature (blue) for Finland.

Precipitation graph

This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month for Finland.

Climate table of Finland

In this climate table you can see at a glance what the average weather per month is for Finland. The data has been collected over a 30-year period, from which an average per month has been derived. From year to year the differences may be larger or smaller, but with this climate table you have a good idea of what the weather for Finland might be like in a given month.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day temp. (°C) -3 -2 0 6 13 16 20 20 15 8 5 1
Night temp. (°C) -6 -6 -4 1 7 11 15 15 11 5 2 -2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Precipitation (mm) 34 32 30 23 20 29 38 37 25 36 36 40
Days with rain 7 6 9 12 11 14 16 15 12 12 13 11
Days with snow 20 19 18 5 1 - - - - 3 6 16
Dry days 4 3 4 13 19 16 15 16 18 16 11 4
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sun hours per day 2 3 4 7 10 13 12 10 8 4 3 2
Wind force (Bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4
UV-index 1 1 1 3 4 4 5 4 3 2 1 1

Best time to visit Finland

To go to Finland, the best time to visit is in July and August. In this period you have a pleasant temperature and almost no precipitation. In Finland, July is the warmest month with 20°C and the most cold month is -3°C in January.

Climate of Finland by month

What is the average climate in a given month for Finland? Click on a month to see all monthly averages for sunshine, maximum and minimum temperatures, percent chance of rain per day, snowfall and number of rainy days.

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