When to go · Puolanka

Puolanka in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (short daylight, cold, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Low; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Puolanka

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (short daylight, cold, limited services).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PuolankaHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 7 days

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

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

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (short daylight, cold, limited services).

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.