Seasons of the Year Seasons in Finland
Edge of the midnight sun, "the country of thousands of lakes and Islands" Finland is in the north of Europe. The north-western part of the country is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula.
Finland is characterized by Maritime climate on the coasts and temperate continental in the country. Because of its proximity to the sea in the spring of the air in coastal areas, cooled, and warmed in the autumn.
The average temperature in Finland varies from region to region. In the southern and Eastern regions of the country dominated temperate Maritime and continental climate. In Northern Finland the climate shifts from continental to Arctic type.
Although a significant portion of "the country of thousand lakes" is located in the vicinity of the Arctic circle, the climate in Finland can be considered very moderate. The warm Gulf stream is responsible for the fact that even in the most severe winter weather in Finland happy campers plenty of Sunny days and absence of severe frosts.
Weather and Climate
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Spring in Finland
Spring in Finland begins with the hot sun and the quick melting of the winter snow. In the Central part of the country this occurs in early April, in Lapland – from the end of may.
In March in coastal areas and in the South-West of the archipelago begins to melt the snow. Day at this time often it is clear weather with weak winds, but cold nights freeze the melt water, resulting in the morning on the roads formed ice. In April, the thermometer usually reaches the mark of +7 °C (34 °F), this month on the coast was finally coming off the snow cover. In may, there is up to +15 °C (59 °F) in the southern and Central areas through the chilled raw ground breaks young grass. As the North is gradually returning sun, it rises above the horizon all of the above, with the result that the days are getting warmer. However, for those areas subject to extreme cooling, and even at the end of may this probability is quite large. At the end of may already thawed are covered by forest regions and the Northern territory.
Climate of the Spring Months
| March Max average t°: 0 °C (32 °F) Min average t°: -6 °C (21 °F) Sundial in the day: 4 hours Rainy days: 7 days Precipitation: 38 mm (1.5") |
| April Max average t°: +6 °C (43 °F) Min average t°: 0 °C (32 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 8 days Precipitation: 39 mm (1.5") |
| May Max average t°: +13 °C (55 °F) Min average t°: +4 °C (39 °F) Sundial in the day: 9 hours Rainy days: 7 days Precipitation: 46 mm (1.8") |
(Helsinki)
Spring Holidays
March, 19 – the day of equal rights;
April, 27 – National veterans day;
April – Easter Lutheran;
May, 1 – May Day;
The second Sunday of May – Mother's Day.
Summer in Finland
Summer in Finland lasts two to four months, the season of plant growth lasts from four to six. Warm summers with plenty of sun and the famous "white nights" is the best time to travel to Finland. The temperature in the hottest month and July can rise up to +30 °C (86 °F) .
Summer in Finland is moderately warm weather, in the afternoon the air temperature ranges from +19-21 °C (66-70 °F) , and July is the "hottest" month of the year. In the South-East of the country have the highest average daily air temperature is generally 3 degrees (°C) more, although sometimes here penetrate the tropical winds from the Atlantic, which lead to the increase of the temperature to +30 °C (86 °F) . Coastal South-Western part of the country is considered the most Sunny region in Northern Europe. Daylight during the "white nights" of the Arctic circle lasts for 20 hours a day for 73 days. In the South at night is much darker, the light level at this time is reminiscent of twilight. Early in the summer pretty dry, but in July and August is the season of heavy rains, often accompanied by thunderstorms.
In summer, Finns mostly spend their vacations in the lakes: fish, grilled kebabs, sunbathe and, of course, swimming. Along recreation areas located hotels and cottages, so not need to go far. The beach season opens in June, but the water temperature at this time does not exceed +18 °C (64 °F) . In July it warms up to+21 °C (70 °F). As to the Baltic sea coast, beach rest there in Tabor. Because of the strong cold underwater currents in the Finnish Baltic sea is hardly possible to swim.
Climate of the Summer Months
| June Max average t°: +18 °C (64 °F) Min average t°: +9 °C (48 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 8 days Precipitation: 48 mm (1.9") |
| July Max average t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Min average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 61 mm (2.4") |
| August Max average t°: +20 °C (68 °F) Min average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 77 mm (3.0") |
(Helsinki)
Summer Holidays
June, 4 – Flag Day of defence forces of Finland;
June, 12 – Day of Foundation of Helsinki;
June, 20-26 (movable date) – Midsummer, coinciding with the Day of the Finnish flag.
Autumn in Finland
Golden autumn is coming to Finland in September-October – nature is filled with bright colors, and ripen in the forests of berries and mushrooms appear. This is an extremely popular time for tours to Finland.
In the South of the country is pleasant, moderately warm weather persisted until the middle of September, then starts to sharply colder. In the North, the first snow begins to fall in the first month of autumn, and the rest of the territory (except the coast) Finland in October. Before you set permanent snow cover, serious snow possible. On the "equator" of the autumn air temperature drops to +5 °C (41 °F). in the southern regions and to 0 °C (32 °F) North. For November, very typical squally winds and blizzards, as they move towards the capital turned into heavy rains.
In October-December, the weather in Finland begins to deteriorate rapidly – are frequent rains accompanied by cold winds, and Sunny days are waning. This period is considered the worst time to visit Finland.
Climate of the Autumn Months
| September Max average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Min average t°: +7 °C (45 °F) Sundial in the day: 5 hours Rainy days: 9 days Precipitation: 69 mm (2.7") |
| October Max average t°: +8 °C (46°F) Min average t°: +2 °C (36 °F) Sundial in the day: 2 hours Rainy days: 11 days Precipitation: 68 mm (2.7") |
| November Max average t°: +2 °C (36 °F) Min average t°: -1 °C (30 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hours Rainy days: 11 days Precipitation: 66 mm (2.6") |
(Helsinki)
Autumn Holidays
September, 1 – knowledge day;
November, 6 – Day of the Swedish culture;
November, 8 – father's Day.
Winter in Finland
Calendar winter is coming to Finland already with sub-zero temperatures. In January and February in southern Lapland, in Rovaniemi, the temperature is from -14 -20 °C (7 -4 °F). On the coast of the southern and Western parts of the country and in Helsinki these figures are slightly higher – from -3 -10 °C (27-14 °F). Here, as a rule, snow falls only on Christmas, and then in much smaller volumes. For comparison: the height of snow cover in the South from 10cm (0.4") to 30 cm (1.2") in Lapland – from 60cm (2.4") to 100 cm (3.9") In the North, in Utsjoki, in the winter there is a "polar night". The sun doesn't rise above the horizon within 1.5 months, to expect it to be not before mid-January. I would like to instead "work" the street lamps. But the inhabitants of the North can enjoy the fascinating spectacle – "Aurora Borealis". At the latitude of Rovaniemi it lasts only two days, in the days of the winter solstice. In the South of Finland you can occasionally observe its echoes, here, daylight lasts for about 6 hours a day.
Winters in Finland are snowy, cold and wet. About 4-5 months and in Lapland – more 7, is snow. Snowy winter in Finland has come into its own since the end of December and lasts until mid-April (in the North until the end of may). Winter is the most popular time for outdoor activities in Finland. Ski resorts in Finland attract thousands of tourists from Russia, Europe and other regions of the world.
Finland can boast a large set of black runs, high mountain slopes and exciting descents, but comfortable, superbly equipped ski resorts with quite affordable prices in the country abound. Beginners and "middling" will feel more than fine. Additional entertainment – snowmobile safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, ice fishing, sauna. Ski season opens in mid-October (in some centers at the beginning of November) and lasts till April - mid may. The amplitude of the fluctuations in air temperature during this period ranges from -3 -8 °C (27-18 °F).
Climate of the Winter Months
| December Max average t°: 0 °C (32 °F) Min average t°: -4 °C (25 °F) Sundial in the day: 0,5 hours Snowy days: 11 days Precipitation: 65 mm (2.6") |
| January Max average t°: -3 °C (27 °F) Min average t°: -8 °C (18 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hours Snowy days: 10 days Precipitation: 55 mm (2.2") |
| February Max average t°: -3 °C (27 °F) Min average t°: -9 °C (16 °F) Sundial in the day: 2 hours Snowy days: 9 days Precipitation: 40 mm (1.6") |
(Helsinki)
Winter Holidays
December, 6 – Independence day;
December, 6 – Finland independence Day;
December, 8 – Day of Jean Sibelius and Finnish music;
December, 25 – Christmas;
December, 26 – St. Stephen's Day;
January, 1 – New Year;
January, 6 – Epiphany.
