When is the best time to go to Sodankylä?

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

  • The best month for good weather in Sodankylä 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 Sodankylä

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Sodankylä for a specific month, scroll down below the table and choose a month from the tabs.

Month
January 9°F/18°F
2.4in
February 11°F/20°F
2.2in
March 18°F/25°F
2.5in
April 29°F/34°F
2.8in
May 41°F/49°F
3.7in
June 54°F/61°F
4.8in
July 59°F/68°F
4.9in
August 54°F/63°F
4.4in
September 45°F/52°F
3.3in
October 32°F/38°F
3in
November 23°F/29°F
2.6in
December 16°F/23°F
2.7in

Weather detail month by month in Sodankylä




Weather and climate in Sodankylä

Sodankylä 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 Sodankylä is 40°F (ranging from 18°F in january to 68°F in july). Annual rainfall is 39.2in, with a minimum of 2.2in in february and a maximum of 4.9in in july.
  • Between the months of january and may the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and you can expect to have 3.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of june and july the climate is okay. It is for example 68°F as maximum temperature in july and it rains about 23% of the time in july.
  • In the month of august the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F.
  • In the month of september the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and it rains in september about 3.3in.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 20°F in average and it rains in december about 2.7in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sodankylä

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sodankylä: 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 Sodankylä

Find out when Sodankylä 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 Sodankylä

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

Figure: Visitor index for Sodankylä month by month



Best time for low prices in Sodankylä

Average prices of hotels in Sodankylä month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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