When is the best time to go to Saariselkä?

When is the best time to go to Saariselkä? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in Saariselkä is July
  • July is the hottest month
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are June, July and August


Annual weather in Saariselkä

For full information about the climate and weather in Saariselkä a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 9°F/18°F
2in
February 11°F/18°F
1.8in
March 16°F/25°F
1.9in
April 27°F/32°F
2.4in
May 38°F/45°F
3.3in
June 49°F/58°F
4.2in
July 56°F/63°F
4.1in
August 52°F/59°F
3.9in
September 43°F/50°F
2.8in
October 31°F/36°F
2.7in
November 23°F/29°F
2.1in
December 16°F/23°F
2.2in


Weather and climate in Saariselkä

Saariselkä enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Saariselkä is 38°F (ranging from 18°F in january to 63°F in july). Annual rainfall is 33.1in, with a minimum of 1.8in in february and a maximum of 4.2in in june.
  • Between january and may the climate is very bad. It is for example 45°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains about 3.3in each month.
  • Between the months of june and august the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 59°F and it rains about 22% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 68°F and it rains in september about 2.8in.
  • Between october and december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 23°F as maximum temperature in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Saariselkä

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Saariselkä: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Saariselkä

Find out when Saariselkä has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Saariselkä

  • Very low season in Saariselkä
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May.
  • Low season in Saariselkä
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: June, October and November.
  • High season in Saariselkä
    The number of visitors to Saariselkä is high in: January, April, August and September.
  • Peak season in Saariselkä
    The largest number of tourists visiting Saariselkä is during: February, March, July and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Saariselkä month by month



Best time for low prices in Saariselkä

Average prices of hotels in Saariselkä month by month

Generally, July is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Saariselkä. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Saariselkä

On average, it costs $ 75 per day to hire a car in Saariselkä. This price varies by $ 51 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 56 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 107.

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