When to go · Finland

Finland in October

Mixed month. Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Crowds: Low; Finland
Prices: Low; Finland

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Finland

Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

JuneGreatWhite nights and Midsummer; lakes warming; mosquitoes in the north.
JulyGreatWarmest month: cottages, lake swimming, festivals; some city restaurants closed for holidays.
AugustGreatStill warm, crayfish season, Flow festival; dark evenings return late in the month.
DecemberGoodRovaniemi's Christmas peak, polar night in the north; Helsinki Christmas market; closures 24–26 Dec.

Weather in October

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.Around 23 °F (−5 °C) in January, 68–73 °F (20–23 °C) 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, Kilpisjärvicool
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.Snow from November to April; 5 to −22 °F (−15 to −30 °C) 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 archipelagofine
June–August is the best-supported season for outdoor travel. Book accommodation and vehicle ferry space ahead for summer, especially around Midsummer.
Enontekiö: Enontekiöcold
Midnight sun mid‑May to mid‑July; polar night late Nov to mid‑Jan.
Finnish Lakeland: Lakeland · Central and eastern Finlandfine
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.Ice on the lakes roughly December to April; summer days reach 68–77 °F (20–25 °C), with light until late evening in June and July.
North-east Lapland: North‑east Lapland · Ivalo areacold
Winter temperatures often below –30 °C (86 °F); record –49 °C (120 °F). Midnight sun mid‑June to early July; polar night Dec–Jan.Winter temperatures often below –86 °F (30 °C); record –120 °F (49 °C). 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).Winter extremes; summer short with July mean +52 °F (11 °C).
Northern Finland: Oulu and the Bothnia coast · Oulu, Kemi, Tornio, Kalajokifine
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).Polar night (kaamos) in Dec–Jan means little daylight; auroras run roughly Sep–Mar; midnight sun Jun–Jul. Winter temperatures can drop below −22 °F (−30 °C).
Southern Finland: South coast (Helsinki, Porvoo, Hanko) · Gulf of Finland coastfine
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.July is warmest (about 63–72 °F (17–22 °C)); sea ice can close small-boat routes in winter; snow is not guaranteed on the coast.
Southern Finland: Lakeland (Lappeenranta, Savonlinna) · Saimaa basinfine
Slightly colder than the coast; lake cruises and canal trips run roughly June–August.
West Coast: Turku and the southwest · Archipelago Sea coastfine
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.
Helsinki9 °C (48 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
Äänekoski10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Ähtäri10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
Akaa7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Äkäslompolo2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
Alajärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Alavieska7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Alavus7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Askola12 °C (54 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 7 rain days
Eckerö10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
Enonkoski10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
Espoo8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Eurajoki8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Evijärvi7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Finström11 °C (52 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
Föglö13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain days
Forssa8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Geta10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
Gullkrona11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
Haapajärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Haapavesi9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Hailuoto10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
Hämeenkyrö10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Hämeenlinna8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Hamina8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Hammarland10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
Hammaslahti7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Hanko10 °C (50 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
Harjavalta8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Hartola10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Hausjärvi11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
Heinävesi8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
Heinola7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Hetta2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain days
Hirvensalmi7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Hollola10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Houtskär9 °C (48 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
Huittinen10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
Humppila10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
Hyrynsalmi9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
Hyvinkää12 °C (54 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain days
Ii6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
Iisalmi6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Iitti9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Ikaalinen10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
Ilmajoki13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain days
Ilomantsi9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Imatra7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
Inari3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain days
Iniö10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
Isojoki9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Ivalo6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
Jakobstad7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Jalasjärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Jämsä9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Janakkala10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
Järvenpää8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Joensuu6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain days
Jokioinen8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Jomala12 °C (54 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
Joutsa7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Joutseno10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Jurmo10 °C (50 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
Juuka6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Juupajoki10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
Juva7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Jyväskylä7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
Kaarina9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Kaavi7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Kajaani5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
Kalajoki7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Kangasala7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Kangasniemi7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Kankaanpää9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Kannus7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Karesuvanto2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 10 rain days
Karigasniemi5 °C (41 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 7 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 7 rain days
Karijoki10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Karkkila11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
Kärkölä10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
Kärsämäki9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Karstula10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
Karvia7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Kaskinen8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
Kauhajoki10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
Kauhava9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Kaustinen7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Keitele9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Kemi5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
Kemijärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Kerava11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
Kerimäki10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
Keuruu9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
Kihniö7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Kilpisjärvi2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 13 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 13 rain days
Kirkkonummi10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
Kitee9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Kittilä3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
Kiuruvesi9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
Kökar10 °C (50 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
Kokemäki10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Kokkola7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Kolari3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
Kontiolahti9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
Korpo9 °C (48 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
Kotka9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Kouvola7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Kristinestad8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Kronoby8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Kuhmo10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Kuhmoinen9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
Kumlinge10 °C (50 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
Kuopio6 °C (43 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Kuortane10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Kurikka10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Kuusamo3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain days
Kyyjärvi9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
Lahti7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Laihia7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Laitila9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Lapinjärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Lapinlahti6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Lappajärvi7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Lappeenranta7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
Lapua10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Larsmo8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Laukaa7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Lavia13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
Lemland11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
Lempäälä10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
Leppävirta10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Levi3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 13 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 13 rain days
Lieksa6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
Liminka and surroundings9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Linnanmäki11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
Liperi7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Lohja9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Loimaa10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
Loppi10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Loviisa9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Lumparland11 °C (52 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain days
Luosto3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
Malax8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Mäntsälä10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
Mänttä-Vilppula10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Mäntyharju10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Mariehamn10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
Marttila8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
Merijärvi7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Merikarvia8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Miehikkälä10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Mikkeli7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Muhos6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
Multia7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Muonio3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Muurame7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Myrskylä10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Naantali9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Nagu9 °C (48 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
Nakkila0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 0 rain days
Närpes8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
Nastola12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
Nivala10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Nokia8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Nötö13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
Nousiainen13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain days
Nuorgam3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
Nurmes9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
Nurmijärvi8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Nykarleby8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Orimattila10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Oripää11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
Orivesi9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Oulainen6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Oulu6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Outokumpu7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Padasjoki10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Paimio9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain days
Pälkäne8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Paltamo5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
Pargas9 °C (48 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 11 rain days
Parikkala10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Parkano10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
Pelkosenniemi3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Pello3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Pertunmaa9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Petäjävesi7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Pieksämäki6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain days
Pielavesi9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
Pihtipudas6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Piikkö13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
Pirkkala10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain days
Polvijärvi6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
Pomarkku10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Pori8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Pornainen11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
Porvoo8 °C (46 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Posio4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 11 rain days
Pudasjärvi8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain days
Pukkila10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Punkaharju10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
Punkalaidun8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Puolanka7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
Puumala7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Pyhä3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain days
Pyhäjärvi6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Pyhäjoki7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Pyhäntä6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Raahe6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Rääkkylä9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
Rantasalmi9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Ranua4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Rauma9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Rautalampi6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Rautavaara6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
Rautjärvi9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Reisjärvi6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Riihimäki8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Ristijärvi9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
Rovaniemi3.1 °C (38 °F) / -1.3 °C (30 °F), 11 rain days38 °F (3.1 °C) / 30 °F (-1.3 °C), 11 rain days
Ruka3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain days
Ruovesi10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Saarijärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Saariselkä2 °C (36 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 10 rain days
Salla3 °C (37 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain days
Salo9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Saltvik13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
Sastamala11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
Savonlinna7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain days
Seinäjoki8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Sevettijärvi3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 11 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 11 rain days
Siikainen10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
Siikajoki7 °C (45 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
Siikalatva6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
Siilinjärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
Simo5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
Siuntio9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Själö9 °C (48 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days
Somero10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
Sonkajärvi9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
Sotkamo8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Sottunga10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
Sulkava10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Sund11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
Suomenniemi7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Suomu3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 9 rain days
Suomusjärvi12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
Suomussalmi8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Suonenjoki6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Sysmä11 °C (52 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
Taivalkoski9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
Tampere8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Tankavaara2 °C (36 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain days
Tervo6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain days
Tervola4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain days
Teuva8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Tohmajärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Toivakka10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Tornio5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain days
Turku9 °C (48 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 15 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 15 rain days
Tuusniemi7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Tuusula10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
Ulvila9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Urjala8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
Utajärvi8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
Utö10 °C (50 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain days
Utsjoki3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain days
Uusikaupunki9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Vaala8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
Vaasa8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Valkeakoski9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Valtimo6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days
Vantaa9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 11 rain days
Varkaus7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Vesanto10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Vieremä6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain days
Vihti8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Viitasaari10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
Vimpeli11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Virolahti8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
Virrat9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
Vörå10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Vuolijoki9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
Ylitornio4 °C (39 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain days
Ylivieska11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
Ylläs3 °C (37 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain days
Ylöjärvi10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
Ypäjä8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

All Saints' Day
Sat between 31 Oct and 6 Nov (31 Oct 2026)
Candles at cemeteries; shops shorter hours.
Baltic Herring Fair
First full week of October · Helsinki
Fishing boats sell herring and traditional food

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Finland: Low
Prices · Finland: Low

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Finland, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 2
Jun: 3

October: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

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

Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Where to go in October

Rated best or good this month

Espoo
Best months: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing
Haapajärvi
Best months: Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Ivalo
Best months: Dec–Mar, Sep–Oct
Karstula
Best months: Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Kitee
Best months: Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Kuhmo
Best months: Jun–Aug for festivals, Sep–Oct for quieter nature walks
Lapinjärvi
Best months: Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Linnanmäki
Best months: May–Oct
Mänttä-Vilppula
Best months: Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Miehikkälä
Best months: Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Orivesi
Best months: Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
Paimio
Best months: Jun–Aug (sanatorium tours, road church open); Sep–Oct for the sanatorium autumn hours