When to go · Puolanka

Puolanka in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Medium; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedFinland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

PuolankaHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 9 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 Puolanka, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Apr: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Jan: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.

January: Inside Puolanka's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort.

Puolanka: 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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