Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Finland in August
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Finland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August17°C average high
August is one of Finland's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August73mm average rain
August is one of Finland's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.8 hours average sun
August sits close to Finland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August8°C average sea
August is one of Finland's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August36 weather score
August sits close to Finland's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.