When to go · Posio
Posio in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, no snow base, little open); late Apr–May (melting snow, closed winter trails).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, no snow base, little open); late Apr–May (melting snow, closed winter trails).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Posio's best window: Feb–Mar for snow and ice climbing; Jun–Aug for hiking, fishing and lake beaches; Sep for ruska colours.
- JulyGreatInside Posio's best window: Feb–Mar for snow and ice climbing; Jun–Aug for hiking, fishing and lake beaches; Sep for ruska colours.
- AugustGreatInside Posio's best window: Feb–Mar for snow and ice climbing; Jun–Aug for hiking, fishing and lake beaches; Sep for ruska colours.
- SeptemberGreatInside Posio's best window: Feb–Mar for snow and ice climbing; Jun–Aug for hiking, fishing and lake beaches; Sep for ruska colours.
Weather in April
- PosioHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 37 °F (3 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Medium
Finland overall: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Posio, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Feb: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Night low
Apr: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Feb: -16 °C (3 °F)3 °F (-16 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
Feb: 9
Crowds
Apr: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, no snow base, little open); late Apr–May (melting snow, closed winter trails).
February: Inside Posio's best window: Feb–Mar for snow and ice climbing; Jun–Aug for hiking, fishing and lake beaches; Sep for ruska colours.
Posio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings