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When is the best time to go to Kuopio

When is the best time to go to Kuopio, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Kuopio?

In general the best time to visit Kuopio is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - August.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Kuopio in different months

This is the average weather in Kuopio for each month based on historic data:

June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during July.

In January, February, March, April, May, August, September, December the weather is OK. Expect around 67 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 43 mm in December.

October, November bring not the best weather. November is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -3°C.

Climate in Kuopio

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kuopio for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+7°C+8°C+12°C+20°C+28°C+32°C+34°C+33°C+23°C+19°C+11°C+8°C
Average Maximum Temperature
-6°C-6°C0°C+6°C+13°C+18°C+21°C+18°C+13°C+6°C0°C-4°C
Minimum Temperature
-37°C-34°C-30°C-17°C-6°C+1°C+6°C+2°C-3°C-14°C-26°C-32°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
888780736768737883879090
Rain, mm
11315487391896549205
Snow, mm
3930312040001113543
Average wind speed, m/s
333222223333
Sunny Days
126575542211
Cloud Days
1313121297779111213
Rainy Days
001514171819191351
Snowy Days
16131381000051316

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kuopio during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kuopio is July with average maximum temperature going up to +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -11°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kuopio looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kuopio is December with average humidity going up to 90%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 67%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kuopio during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 48 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 18 rainy days and 91 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Kuopio during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 16 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio:

What is the hottest month in Kuopio?

The hottest month in Kuopio is July with average maximum temperature of +21°C.

What is the coldest month in Kuopio?

The coldest month in Kuopio is January with minimum temperatures of -11°C.

Is Kuopio worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Kuopio could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Kuopio?

if you're looking to visit Kuopio when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 1 mm of rain.

Other cities in Finland

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Monthly weather in Kuopio

Source of the data

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.