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Parikkala in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–September (birdwatching, mild weather)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Low; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedFinland month rating

Outside the best window (May–September (birdwatching, mild weather)). Across 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:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

ParikkalaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Finland overall: Low
Prices · Finland overall: Low

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

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Oct: Low
May: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–September (birdwatching, mild weather)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

May: Inside Parikkala's best window: May–September (birdwatching, mild weather).

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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