Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Sodankylä, Finland in August
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
5.7h
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sodankylä, Finland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August16°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August62mm average rain
August is wetter than Sodankylä's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.7 hours average sun
August sits close to Sodankylä'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.
Weather score
August30 weather score
August sits close to Sodankylä's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.