Weather, seasons and when to go
Finland reaches from the southern coast to the Arctic, so the right month depends on where you go and what you want to see. Weather, daylight, prices and packing by season.
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What is the weather like in Lapland in winter?
Lapland winters are cold, snowy and, in midwinter, dark.
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What should you wear in Finland in winter?
Use layers.
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How cold does it get in Finland in winter?
It depends on where you are.
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When is the best time to see the northern lights in Finland?
The best time is from September to March, when nights in Lapland are long and dark.
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What is the best time to visit Finland?
There is no single best month.
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When does the snow melt in Finland?
Visit Finland says snow melts first on the southern coast, while Lapland keeps its snow into May.
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When does autumn start in Finland?
The Finnish Meteorological Institute says autumn begins when the daily mean temperature stays below 10 °C.
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What is the weather like in Helsinki in winter?
Visit Finland gives typical winter temperatures of -3 to -8 °C in Helsinki.
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When is the best time for skiing in Lapland?
Late winter and spring are the best time.
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Can the northern lights be predicted?
Only to a limited degree.
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Is Finland's climate getting warmer?
Yes.
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Are there thunderstorms in Finland?
Thunderstorms happen mainly in summer, usually on warm afternoons.
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How often are there heat waves in Finland?
Days above 25 °C, called hellepäivä in Finnish, happen every summer.
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Where is the sunniest place in Finland?
The southwestern coast and archipelago are the sunniest parts of Finland, with about 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, according to Climateguide.fi.
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Does it rain a lot in Finland?
Finland gets a moderate amount of precipitation.
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What is the warmest month in Finland?
July is the warmest month.