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When is the best time to visit Kuusamo?
In general the best time to visit Kuusamo is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kuusamo in different months
This is the average weather in Kuusamo for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 89 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 36 mm in November.
October bring not the best weather. October is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -1°C.
Climate in Kuusamo
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kuusamo for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +5°C | +10°C | +16°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +21°C | +15°C | +9°C | +5°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -9°C | -8°C | -3°C | +3°C | +9°C | +16°C | +18°C | +16°C | +10°C | +3°C | -3°C | -7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -38°C | -35°C | -30°C | -20°C | -12°C | -1°C | +3°C | 0°C | -4°C | -20°C | -28°C | -32°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 89 | 88 | 82 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 90 | 92 | 91 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 67 | 81 | 74 | 54 | 28 | 6 | 1 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 30 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 36 | 35 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 16 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kuusamo during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kuusamo is July with average maximum temperature going up to +18°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -15°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kuusamo looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kuusamo is November with average humidity going up to 92%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kuusamo during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 20 rainy days and 81 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Kuusamo during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is November with approximately 15 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuusamo:
What is the hottest month in Kuusamo?
The hottest month in Kuusamo is July with average maximum temperature of +18°C.
What is the coldest month in Kuusamo?
The coldest month in Kuusamo is January with minimum temperatures of -15°C.
Is Kuusamo worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kuusamo could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kuusamo?
if you're looking to visit Kuusamo 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 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Finland
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Monthly weather in Kuusamo
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuusamo, 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.