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    Where is the sunniest place in Finland?

    Annual sunshine hours from the coast to Lapland.

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    Short answer

    The southwestern coast and archipelago are the sunniest parts of Finland, with about 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, according to Climateguide.fi. Eastern Lapland gets about 1,300 hours. The sea keeps clouds away from the coast in early summer, which makes places like Hanko and the Turku archipelago popular summer destinations.

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    Why

    1. Climateguide.fi gives about 1,900 sunshine hours a year on the southwestern coast.
    2. According to Climateguide.fi, eastern Lapland gets about 1,300 hours a year.
    3. Climateguide.fi notes that cloud cover and sunshine vary from year to year without a clear long-term trend.

    Details

    Most sunshine comes from May to August. In November and December all of Finland gets very little direct sun.

    Tip

    For a sunny summer break, consider the southwestern archipelago. The Archipelago Trail connects many islands by bridges and ferries.

    What may differ

    Inland areas can be sunnier than the coast in late summer, when the warm sea produces more clouds and showers near the shore.

    Common misconception

    Lapland is the sunniest region because of the midnight sun.

    What actually happens

    Lapland has long summer days, but clouds keep its annual sunshine hours below the southwestern coast.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the forecast of the Finnish Meteorological Institute before you travel.

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