Finland in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Finland in october 2025
In this section, find the the weather forecast for the month of october for most popular cities in Finland. These forecasts are probabilities for october from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in october in Helsinki
bad weather 53.1cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
22%
21%
19%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
24% of time
22%
20%
18%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Cloudy
29% of time
25%
22%
14%
Weather at 3am
45°F
24%
22%
20%
16%
Where to go in Finland in october?
Where to go in Finland in october: destination map
Where to go in each region in october?
| Finnish Lakeland (Tampere, Kuopio, Joensuu...) | 41°F to 47°F | 3 à 7 days | very bad weather | |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi, Ivalo, Enontekiö...) | 31°F to 43°F | 3 à 12 days | 47°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| North of Finland (Oulu, Kajaani, Kalajoki...) | 38°F to 47°F | 4 à 6 days | 47°F | very bad weather |
| South of Finland (Helsinki, Kotka, Lappeenranta...) | 47°F to 50°F | 4 à 8 days | 52°F | very bad weather* |
| West Coast of Finland (Turku, Vaasa, Åland...) | 45°F to 50°F | 4 à 7 days | 45°F to 49°F | very bad weather* |
Where should you go in Finland in october when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Finland in october ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
October is not the best month to spend holidays in Finland. The climate in Turku, Helsinki and Masku is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of being you soak in the rain very often.
But it gets worse: around the cities of Turku, Helsinki and Masku and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is not advisable to go to these areas this month.
Climate in Finland in october
Climate in Helsinki in october
In october, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 45°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather cool in that area in october, but it is liveable by dressing hot. With 3.6in over 6 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of october is not the best time to go in this city.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 51°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||
| Length of day | 10:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Lapland (Rovaniemi) in october
In october, the mean temperature in Lapland (Rovaniemi) is 36°F (maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 34°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh around this city in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 3.1in over 5 days, rainfall can happen during your vacations. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||
| Length of day | 09:33 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Tampere in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh there in october. Plan to cover you well! With just 1.9in over 3 days, it rains very little for your vacations.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 63% | ||
| Length of day | 10:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Åland in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 49°F). The climate is relatively cool in this location in october, but it is liveable when dressing hot. With 2.8in over 5 days, you will experience some showers throughout your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a bad weather, the month of october is not the best time to go in Ålands.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 44°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 10:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Joensuu in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 41°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh there in this month. Plan a sweater! With 3.3in over 5 days, rainfall can happen for your journey. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||
| Length of day | 09:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Finland in october
| Helsinki in october | bad weather |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi) in october | very bad weather |
| Tampere in october | very bad weather |
| Åland in october | bad weather |
| Joensuu in october | very bad weather |
| Kajaani in october | very bad weather |
| Kalajoki in october | very bad weather |
| Kotka in october | bad weather |
| Kuopio in october | very bad weather |
| Lappeenranta in october | very bad weather |
| Oulu in october | very bad weather |
| Turku in october | bad weather |
| Vaasa in october | very bad weather |
| Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard) in october | bad weather |
| Jyväskylä in october | very bad weather |
| Masku in october | bad weather |
| Oulanka national park (Oulangan kansallispuisto) in october | very bad weather |
| Pori in october | bad weather |
| Rauma in october | bad weather |
| Saimaa in october | very bad weather |
| Alajärvi in october | very bad weather |
| Ekenäs in october | bad weather |
| Forssa in october | very bad weather |
| Hämeenlinna in october | very bad weather |
| Hamina in october | bad weather |
| Hanko in october | bad weather |
| Haukipudas in october | very bad weather |
| Heinola in october | very bad weather |
| Iisalmi in october | very bad weather |
| Ilomantsi in october | very bad weather |
| Imatra in october | very bad weather |
| Ingå in october | bad weather |
| Jakobstad in october | very bad weather |
| Jämsä in october | very bad weather |
| Joutseno in october | very bad weather |
| Kankaanpaeae in october | very bad weather |
| Kauhajoki in october | very bad weather |
| Keuruu in october | very bad weather |
| Kirkkonummi in october | bad weather |
| Kitee in october | very bad weather |
| Kokkola in october | very bad weather |
| Kouvola in october | very bad weather |
| Kristinestad in october | very bad weather |
| Kuhmo in october | very bad weather |
| Kuivaniemi in october | very bad weather |
| Kuusamo in october | very bad weather |
| Lahti in october | very bad weather |
Weather data for Finland in october:
Weather data for Finland in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Finland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Finland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Finland.