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Finland in February

Good month. The best snow month: longer days in Lapland; school holidays fill resorts; frozen sea walks in Helsinki (on marked routes only).

Key facts

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Good
Crowds
Medium
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High
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Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Finland

The best snow month: longer days in Lapland; school holidays fill resorts; frozen sea walks in Helsinki (on marked routes only).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

  • South coast · Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Ålandcool

    Around −5 °C (23 °F) in January, 20–23 °C (68–73 °F) in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.

  • Lakeland · Tampere, Savonlinna, Kuopio, Kolicool

    Colder winters, warmer summers; lakes freeze solid for skating and skiing in February–March. Mosquitoes in June–July.

  • Lapland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvifine

    Snow from November to April; −15 to −30 °C (5 to −22 °F) in January. Polar night (kaamos) in the north from early December to early January; midnight sun in Utsjoki about 17 May – 27 July. Autumn colours (ruska) in early September.

  • Åland: Åland · main islands and archipelagocold

    June–August is the best-supported season for outdoor travel. Book accommodation and vehicle ferry space ahead for summer, especially around Midsummer.

  • Midnight sun mid‑May to mid‑July; polar night late Nov to mid‑Jan.

  • Finnish Lakeland: Lakeland · Central and eastern Finlandcold

    Ice on the lakes roughly December to April; summer days reach 20–25 °C (68–77 °F), with light until late evening in June and July.

  • Winter temperatures often below –30 °C (86 °F); record –49 °C (120 °F). Midnight sun mid‑June to early July; polar night Dec–Jan.

  • North-west Lapland: North-west Lapland · Arm of Finland, highest fellscold

    Winter extremes; summer short with July mean +11 °C (52 °F).

  • Northern Finland: Oulu and the Bothnia coast · Oulu, Kemi, Tornio, Kalajokicold

    Sea ice and cold winds Dec–Mar; the short summer is the reason to come for beaches and islands.

  • Northern Finland: Lapland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvicold

    Polar night (kaamos) in Dec–Jan means little daylight; auroras run roughly Sep–Mar; midnight sun Jun–Jul. Winter temperatures can drop below −30 °C (−22 °F).

  • July is warmest (about 17–22 °C (63–72 °F)); sea ice can close small-boat routes in winter; snow is not guaranteed on the coast.

  • Slightly colder than the coast; lake cruises and canal trips run roughly June–August.

  • West Coast: Turku and the southwest · Archipelago Sea coastcold

    Local conditions: check. Sea ice can close small-boat routes in winter.

  • West Coast: Ostrobothnia · Vaasa to Kokkolacold

    Local conditions: check. Flat and windy; the Kvarken ice and ferry schedules shape winter travel.

  • Helsinki-3 °C (27 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 12 rain days
  • Äänekoski-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ähtäri-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Akaa-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Äkäslompolo-8 °C (18 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 8 rain days
  • Alajärvi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Alavieska-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Alavus-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Askola1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 5 rain days
  • Eckerö0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Enonkoski-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 7 rain days
  • Espoo-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Eurajoki-3 °C (27 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Evijärvi-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Finström2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Föglö4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Forssa-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Geta-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gullkrona2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days
  • Haapajärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 4 rain days
  • Haapavesi0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hailuoto-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hämeenkyrö0 °C (32 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days
  • Hämeenlinna-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hamina-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hammarland0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hammaslahti-6 °C (21 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hanko-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Harjavalta-3 °C (27 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hartola-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hausjärvi-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Heinävesi-4 °C (25 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 5 rain days
  • Heinola-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hetta-9 °C (16 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hirvensalmi-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Hollola-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days
  • Houtskär0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days
  • Huittinen-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Humppila-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hyrynsalmi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hyvinkää1 °C (34 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ii-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iisalmi-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Iitti-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ikaalinen-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ilmajoki3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ilomantsi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Imatra-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Inari-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iniö-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days
  • Isojoki-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ivalo-4 °C (25 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jakobstad-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jalasjärvi-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jämsä-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Janakkala-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Järvenpää-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Joensuu-6 °C (21 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 10 rain days
  • Jokioinen-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jomala3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Joutsa-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Joutseno-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jurmo-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Juuka-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Juupajoki0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Juva-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jyväskylä-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kaarina-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaavi-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kajaani-6 °C (21 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kalajoki-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kangasala-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kangasniemi-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kankaanpää-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kannus-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karesuvanto-9 °C (16 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karigasniemi-6 °C (21 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karijoki-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karkkila0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kärkölä-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kärsämäki-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karstula-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karvia-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaskinen-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kauhajoki-1 °C (30 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kauhava-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kaustinen-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Keitele-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kemi-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kemijärvi-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kerava0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kerimäki-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 7 rain days
  • Keuruu-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kihniö-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kilpisjärvi-8 °C (18 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kirkkonummi-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kitee-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kittilä-8 °C (18 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kiuruvesi-4 °C (25 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kökar0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kokemäki-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kokkola-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kolari-8 °C (18 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kontiolahti-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Korpo-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kotka-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kouvola-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kristinestad-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kronoby-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuhmo-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kuhmoinen-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kumlinge0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuopio-6 °C (21 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuortane0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kurikka-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kuusamo-8 °C (18 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kyyjärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lahti-4 °C (25 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Laihia-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Laitila-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lapinjärvi-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Lapinlahti-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lappajärvi-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lappeenranta-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lapua-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Larsmo-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Laukaa-6 °C (21 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lavia2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lemland2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lempäälä0 °C (32 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 6 rain days
  • Leppävirta-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Levi-7 °C (19 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 10 rain days
  • Lieksa-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 9 rain days
  • Liminka and surroundings-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Linnanmäki0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days
  • Liperi-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lohja-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Loimaa0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days
  • Loppi-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Loviisa-3 °C (27 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lumparland2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Luosto-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 8 rain days
  • Malax-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mäntsälä0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mänttä-Vilppula-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mäntyharju0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mariehamn0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days
  • Marttila-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 9 rain days
  • Merijärvi-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Merikarvia-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Miehikkälä-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mikkeli-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Muhos-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Multia-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Muonio-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 8 rain days
  • Muurame-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Myrskylä-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 7 rain days
  • Naantali-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nagu-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nakkila0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Närpes-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nastola0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nivala-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nokia-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nötö3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nousiainen3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nuorgam-8 °C (18 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nurmes-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nurmijärvi-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nykarleby-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Orimattila-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oripää0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days
  • Orivesi-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 7 rain days
  • Oulainen-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oulu-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Outokumpu-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Padasjoki-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Paimio-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pälkäne-4 °C (25 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Paltamo-7 °C (19 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pargas-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 8 rain days
  • Parikkala-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Parkano-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pelkosenniemi-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pello-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pertunmaa-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 5 rain days
  • Petäjävesi-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pieksämäki-4 °C (25 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pielavesi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pihtipudas-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Piikkö3 °C (37 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pirkkala-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Polvijärvi-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pomarkku-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pori-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pornainen0 °C (32 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 5 rain days
  • Porvoo-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Posio-7 °C (19 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pudasjärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pukkila-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Punkaharju-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Punkalaidun-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Puolanka-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Puumala-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhä-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäjärvi-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäjoki-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyhäntä-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Raahe-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rääkkylä-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rantasalmi-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ranua-7 °C (19 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rauma-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautalampi-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautavaara-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Rautjärvi-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Reisjärvi-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Riihimäki-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ristijärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 5 rain days
  • Rovaniemi-7.8 °C (18 °F) / -13.8 °C (7 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ruka-7 °C (19 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ruovesi-2 °C (28 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 6 rain days
  • Saarijärvi-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Saariselkä-9 °C (16 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 8 rain days
  • Salla-8 °C (18 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 9 rain days
  • Salo-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Saltvik2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sastamala0 °C (32 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Savonlinna-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Seinäjoki-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sevettijärvi-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 9 rain days
  • Siikainen-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 7 rain days
  • Siikajoki-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Siikalatva-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 6 rain days
  • Siilinjärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Simo-7 °C (19 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 9 rain days
  • Siuntio-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Själö-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 9 rain days
  • Somero0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sonkajärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sotkamo-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sottunga0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sulkava-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sund2 °C (36 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days
  • Suomenniemi-5 °C (23 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Suomu-7 °C (19 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 6 rain days
  • Suomusjärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days
  • Suomussalmi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Suonenjoki-6 °C (21 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sysmä0 °C (32 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days
  • Taivalkoski-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tampere-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tankavaara-9 °C (16 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tervo-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tervola-8 °C (18 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 8 rain days
  • Teuva-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tohmajärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 5 rain days
  • Toivakka-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tornio-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Turku-3 °C (27 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 15 rain days
  • Tuusniemi-6 °C (21 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tuusula-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ulvila-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Urjala-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Utajärvi-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Utö0 °C (32 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days
  • Utsjoki-8 °C (18 °F) / -18 °C (0 °F), 9 rain days
  • Uusikaupunki-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vaala-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vaasa-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Valkeakoski-2 °C (28 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Valtimo-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vantaa-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days
  • Varkaus-6 °C (21 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vesanto-3 °C (27 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vieremä-5 °C (23 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vihti-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Viitasaari-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vimpeli-2 °C (28 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 5 rain days
  • Virolahti-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days
  • Virrat-3 °C (27 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vörå-1 °C (30 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vuolijoki-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ylitornio-7 °C (19 °F) / -15 °C (5 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ylivieska2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ylläs-8 °C (18 °F) / -16 °C (3 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ylöjärvi-1 °C (30 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ypäjä-3 °C (27 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 8 rain days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Finland
Medium
Prices · Finland
High

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  • Verdict

    Feb: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Jun: 3

February: The best snow month: longer days in Lapland; school holidays fill resorts; frozen sea walks in Helsinki (on marked routes only).

June: White nights and Midsummer; lakes warming; mosquitoes in the north.

Finland: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

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Where to go in February

Rated best or good this month

  • Äkäslompolo

    Best months: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (hiking, midnight sun), Sep (ruska)

  • Espoo

    Best months: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing

  • Hetta

    Best months: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Jul (midnight sun, hiking)

  • Hyrynsalmi

    Best months: Jun–Aug for hiking and canoeing, Dec–Feb for snow sports

  • Iisalmi

    Best months: Jun–Aug, Feb–Mar

  • Inari

    Best months: Dec–Mar (auroras, snow), Jun–Jul (midnight sun)

  • Ivalo

    Best months: Dec–Mar, Sep–Oct

  • Jämsä

    Best months: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Aug for mountain‑bike festivals

  • Jyväskylä

    Best months: Jun–Aug for lakes and light; Dec–Mar for snow and ice

  • Kajaani

    Best months: Jun–Aug for the lake and midnight light; Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Vuokatti

  • Kangasala

    Best months: Jun–Aug (long days, museums open late); Feb–Mar for snow on the ridges

  • Karesuvanto

    Best months: Jun–Sep (hiking, canoeing, midnight sun); Feb–Apr (skiing, snowmobile)