When to go · Suomu

Suomu in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May, Oct–Nov (mud season, many services closed).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Low; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Suomu

Listed as a month to avoid: May, Oct–Nov (mud season, many services closed).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SuomuHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 37 °F (3 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 9 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 Suomu, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May, Oct–Nov (mud season, many services closed).

January: Inside Suomu's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Aug (hiking, biking).

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