Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Sodankylä, Finland in October
Weather score19Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
1.7h
Weather score
19
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sodankylä, Finland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October2°C average high
October is close to Sodankylä's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October49mm average rain
October sits near Sodankylä's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
October1.7 hours average sun
October is below Sodankylä's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October19 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.