When to go · Sotkamo

Sotkamo in November

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (cold, limited daylight) and Jan–Feb (very short daylight for hiking).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Low; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sotkamo

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (cold, limited daylight) and Jan–Feb (very short daylight for hiking).

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SotkamoHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 6 days

Finland overall: Darkest before snow; Lapland winter season starts at month's end.

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

First month

Second month

November: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (cold, limited daylight) and Jan–Feb (very short daylight for hiking).

January: Inside Sotkamo's best window: Dec–Mar for snow sports, Jun–Aug for hiking and lakes.

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