October may not be the ideal time to visit Kuopio, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +6°C, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 13 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 49 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuopio has uncomfortable weather in October.
Average temperature in Kuopio in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuopio for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +4°C with a maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -6°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 74% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to -2°C.
Is Kuopio warm or cold in October?
Kuopio is typically cool in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Kuopio:
Climate in Kuopio in October
Kuopio weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+13°C
+6°C
0°C
Min. temperature
-3°C
-14°C
-26°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+19°C
+11°C
Rainfall
65 mm
49 mm
20 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
87%
90%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
9
11
12
Rainy days
19
13
5
Snowy days
0
5
13
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 65 mm to 49 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 87%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Kuopio in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Kuopio is gradually decreasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 84 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in October is about 1 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Kuopio?
This is the weather in Kuopio in October 2023:
1 October
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+12°C
2 October
🌧️
+11°C
3 October
☁️
+11°C
4 October
🌧️
+11°C
5 October
☀️
+8°C
6 October
☀️
+7°C
7 October
🌧️
+6°C
8 October
☁️
+6°C
9 October
☁️
+3°C
10 October
☁️
+5°C
11 October
🌧️
+13°C
12 October
🌧️
+9°C
13 October
☁️
+7°C
14 October
🌧️
+10°C
15 October
🌧️
+6°C
16 October
☁️
+6°C
17 October
☁️
+3°C
18 October
☁️
+1°C
19 October
☁️
+2°C
20 October
☀️
+2°C
21 October
☀️
+2°C
22 October
☁️
+1°C
23 October
☁️
0°C
24 October
☀️
0°C
25 October
☀️
0°C
26 October
☁️
+1°C
27 October
☁️
0°C
28 October
☁️
-1°C
29 October
☁️
-2°C
30 October
☀️
-2°C
31 October
🌨️
-2°C
In October 2023 Kuopio had 7 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kuopio climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kuopio in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+9°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 714 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio in October:
Is October a good time to visit Kuopio?
There is never a bad time to go to Kuopio, but the weather isn’t the best in October, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Kuopio and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Kuopio in October?
Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kuopio rainy in October?
Kuopio is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kuopio in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuopio in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Finland
Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuopio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.