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Vaasa in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Vaasa in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Vaasa in October 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Vaasa in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +7°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vaasa has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Vaasa in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vaasa for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +9°C with a maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +9°C.

Is Vaasa warm or cold in October?

Vaasa is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +3°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 Vaasa:

Climate in Vaasa in October

Vaasa weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+13°C+7°C+2°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-16°C-21°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+18°C+12°C
Rainfall
67 mm55 mm28 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%85%88%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
432
Cloudy days
192122
Rainy days
763
Snowy days
013

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 67 mm to 55 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Vaasa in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vaasa is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 14 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:
Vaasa wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Vaasa?

This is the weather in Vaasa in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+10°C
2 October
☁️
+13°C
3 October
☁️
+11°C
4 October
🌫️
+10°C
5 October
☁️
+13°C
6 October
☀️
+14°C
7 October
☀️
+13°C
8 October
☀️
+12°C
9 October
☀️
+10°C
10 October
☁️
+13°C
11 October
☀️
+11°C
12 October
☀️
+8°C
13 October
☁️
+11°C
14 October
☀️
+11°C
15 October
☁️
+12°C
16 October
☁️
+12°C
17 October
☀️
+8°C
18 October
☀️
+7°C
19 October
☀️
+8°C
20 October
☀️
+8°C
21 October
🌫️
+8°C
22 October
☁️
+9°C
23 October
☀️
+6°C
24 October
☀️
+5°C
25 October
☀️
+3°C
26 October
🌫️
+6°C
27 October
🌫️
+9°C
28 October
🌫️
+9°C
29 October
☀️
+11°C
30 October
☀️
+7°C
31 October
☁️
+9°C
In October 2023 Vaasa had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Vaasa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Vaasa in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+3°C) and the highest in 2000 (+11°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 407 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa in October:

Is October a good time to visit Vaasa?

It’s always a good time to visit Vaasa, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Vaasa in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Vaasa rainy in October?

Vaasa is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Vaasa in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vaasa 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.

Monthly weather in Vaasa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vaasa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.