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When is the best time to go to Vaasa

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

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

Average weather in Vaasa in different months

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

May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +20°C during July.

In January, February, March, April, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 26 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 80 mm in August.

November, December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -6°C.

Climate in Vaasa

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Vaasa for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+8°C+8°C+12°C+21°C+28°C+31°C+32°C+30°C+25°C+18°C+12°C+8°C
Average Maximum Temperature
-3°C-3°C+1°C+6°C+12°C+17°C+20°C+18°C+13°C+7°C+2°C-1°C
Minimum Temperature
-36°C-34°C-29°C-13°C-5°C0°C+5°C+2°C-3°C-16°C-21°C-25°C
Humidity, %
868580736869737881858888
Rain, mm
61010234863738067552819
Snow, mm
322624151000082332
Average wind speed, m/s
323222222223
Sunny Days
246799864323
Cloud Days
242020181714151619212222
Rainy Days
001357897632
Snowy Days
544200000134

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Vaasa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Vaasa is July with average maximum temperature going up to +20°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -8°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Vaasa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Vaasa is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 68%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Vaasa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 48 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 9 rainy days and 80 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Vaasa during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 4 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa:

What is the hottest month in Vaasa?

The hottest month in Vaasa is July with average maximum temperature of +20°C.

What is the coldest month in Vaasa?

The coldest month in Vaasa is January with minimum temperatures of -8°C.

Is Vaasa worth visiting in winter?

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

When does it rain the least in Vaasa?

if you're looking to visit Vaasa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 6 mm of rain.

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.