Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Best months: July, June, May
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 4°C, sunshine averages 3.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 597mm.
Annual averages
Temp
4°C
Rain
597mm
Annual total
Sun
3.8h
Weather score
29
Poor avg
Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Suomussalmi, Finland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August17°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.
August78mm average rain
August is one of Suomussalmi's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August5.7 hours average sun
August sits close to Suomussalmi'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.
August34 weather score
August sits close to Suomussalmi'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.