Weather in Finland for October 2027
With an average of 5 snowy days, Finland usually enjoys a light touch of snow in October.
In general, the average temperature in Finland at the beginning of October is 7.5 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 2.3 °C by the end of October.
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Finland Weather October
What’s the Weather Like in Finland This October?
Temperatures trend during October in Finland
October weather in Finland day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct. |  Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Oct. |  Overcast | 8° /5° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Oct. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /4° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /2° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /1° | 1.2 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 10 Oct. |  Light rain | 6° /1° | 5.9 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 11 Oct. | Light rain | 6° /2° | 5.2 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 12 Oct. | Light rain | 3° /0° | 3.8 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| 13 Oct. |  Sunny | 3° /-1° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Oct. | Light rain | 4° /-1° | 3.8 mm | 1 cm | |
| 15 Oct. | Light rain | 5° /1° | 4.9 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 16 Oct. |  Heavy rain at times | 6° /2° | 6.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 17 Oct. |  Light freezing rain | 4° /-1° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Oct. | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Oct. | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Oct. |  Light snow | 3° /0° | 1.7 mm | 1 cm | |
| 21 Oct. | Light rain | 3° /-1° | 3.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 22 Oct. | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Oct. | Overcast | 2° /-2° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Oct. |  Cloudy | 1° /-3° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Oct. | Light snow | 3° /-2° | 2.4 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 26 Oct. | Light snow | 3° /1° | 4.4 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| 27 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /0° | 2.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Oct. | Light rain | 3° /-1° | 2.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 29 Oct. | Light rain | 2° /0° | 3.5 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 30 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-4° | 1.6 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 31 Oct. | Light snow | 1° /-4° | 2 mm | 1 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.