Weather in Finland for October 2025
The climate of Finland in October is quite snowy, averaging 15 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Finland at the beginning of October is 7.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 0.9 °C by the end of October.
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Finland in October average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  8° | 2 7° | 3  7° | 4 8° | 5  7° | ||
| 6  7° | 7 6° | 8 5° | 9 5° | 10 7° | 11 8° | 12 4° |
| 13  4° | 14 4° | 15 5° | 16 6° | 17  4° | 18 3° | 19 3° |
| 20  2° | 21 2° | 22 3° | 23 1° | 24  -1° | 25  1° | 26 2° |
| 27 1° | 28 2° | 29 1° | 30 0° | 31 -1° |
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Temperatures trend during October in Finland
October weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Oct. | Overcast | 7° /3° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Oct. | Heavy rain at times | 7° /2° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /2° | 5.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Oct. | Moderate rain at times | 6° /0° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Oct. | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Oct. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 1.7 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 10 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 8.4 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 11 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 7.7 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| 12 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /0° | 5.6 mm | 4.1 cm | |
| 13 Oct. | Sunny | 4° /-2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-1° | 4.5 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 15 Oct. | Heavy rain at times | 5° /1° | 6.6 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 16 Oct. | Heavy rain at times | 6° /1° | 6.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 17 Oct. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-1° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Oct. | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Oct. | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Oct. | Moderate snow | 2° /-1° | 2.5 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 21 Oct. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-2° | 1.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 22 Oct. | Light freezing rain | 3° /-3° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Oct. | Overcast | 1° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Oct. | Cloudy | -1° /-7° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Oct. | Patchy moderate snow | 1° /-4° | 1.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 26 Oct. | Patchy moderate snow | 2° /-1° | 3.3 mm | 2 cm | |
| 27 Oct. | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 1.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Oct. | Moderate snow | 2° /-4° | 3.2 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 29 Oct. | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 5.1 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 30 Oct. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-6° | 1.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 31 Oct. | Overcast | -1° /-6° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
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Guide for Finland in October
In October, Finland experiences a transition from the mild autumn weather at the beginning of the month to the onset of colder temperatures towards the end. At the start of October, southern Finland typically sees temperatures ranging from 8° to 12°, with occasional rainfall and overcast skies.
As the month progresses, the temperatures gradually drop, and by the end of October, they can range from 2° to 6°. The northern regions of Finland experience even colder temperatures, with the possibility of the first snowfall towards the end of the month.
Throughout October, Finland experiences shorter daylight hours as the country moves towards winter, with the southern regions having around 8-10 hours of daylight at the beginning of the month, decreasing to 6-7 hours by the end of October.
In contrast, the northern parts of the country witness a more significant reduction in daylight hours, with the possibility of experiencing the polar night phenomenon in the latter part of the month.
Overall, October marks the transition from autumn to early winter in Finland, with decreasing temperatures and shorter daylight hours as the country prepares for the colder months ahead.
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Finland in October - FAQ
What to pack to Finland in October?
As you prepare for your trip to Finland in October, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Finland, during October, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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October rainfall patterns in Finland
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