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    What should you wear in Finland in autumn?

    Clothing for ruska hikes, rainy city days and the first frosts.

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    Short answer

    Bring waterproof layers. Visit Finland says waterproof outer layers become essential by October. In September, Lapland usually has 0 to 10 °C and Helsinki 8 to 15 °C, so a warm fleece or wool layer, a hat and gloves are useful, especially for autumn hikes and aurora nights.

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    Why

    1. Visit Finland says waterproof outer layers become essential by October.
    2. Visit Finland gives September temperatures of 0 to 10 °C in Lapland and 8 to 15 °C in Helsinki.
    3. The Finnish Meteorological Institute says autumn starts in the last week of August in northern Finland.

    Details

    Waterproof hiking boots are worth it for ruska trips, as fell paths and bogs are often wet. Good footwear is useful in Finland all year.

    Tip

    For aurora nights in September and October, dress as for winter. Standing still outdoors at night feels much colder than walking.

    What may differ

    Late October can already be winter in Lapland, with snow and frost, while Helsinki is still rainy and mild.

    Common misconception

    Autumn in Finland is like a mild central European autumn.

    What actually happens

    Autumn is shorter and cooler, and frost can come in September in the north.

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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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