When to go to Finland? Climate, temperatures… The best period by region

Finland has both maritime and continental climatic characteristics.

Given the northern location of the country, the Finnish climate is tempered by the presence of the Baltic Sea, numerous lakes and air flows from the Atlantic Ocean, warmed by the Gulf Stream.

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When is the best time to go to Helsinki?

Capital and largest city of Finland, Helsinki extends over a peninsula surrounded by about thirty islands in the Baltic Sea.

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Helsinki, the second northernmost capital in the world, is best discovered in summer, when the thermometer averages 21°C and the days are very long, especially in June.

This modern and intimate city, which can easily be explored on foot, is also a green city with more than a third of the urban area made up of parks and green spaces.

The Helsinki archipelago is made up of more than 300 islands that can be reached by ferry from morning to evening, including Pihlajasaari, whose sandy beaches invite you to relax under the almost permanent summer sun.

You can enjoy a great view of the city from the Suomenlinna fortress which also houses a museum and gardens.

From mid-August, temperatures begin to drop and rainfall increases in the capital.

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When is the best time to go to the Finnish Lake District?

Surrounded by forests, Lake Saimaa due to its size and the different activities that can be done there.

Hiking, fishing, canoeing... A change of scenery is guaranteed.

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The east of the country is a labyrinth of blue lakes, islands, rivers and canals, dotted with forests that stretch for hundreds of kilometers in an area of ​​ineffable beauty, earning Finland the nickname of

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Sailing on Lake Saimaa is a unique experience to have between the months of April and August, when the temperatures are mild and the sun is shining.

A period favored by nature lovers who will also be able to discover the small welcoming towns of Lappeenranta, Imatra, Savonlinna and Kuopio.

Equally beautiful lake basins lie around the city of Tampere and near Jyväskylä in central Finland, where climatic conditions are similar to those in the east of the country.

When is the best time to go to the coast and the islands of Finland?

The old town center of Rauma and its multicolored wooden houses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Summer, from June to August, is undoubtedly the best time to visit the Finnish coasts and islands.

In Turku, the oldest city in the country, of which it was the capital until 1812, the thermometer shows an average of 22°C during the summer season, making it pleasant to discover the city and its castle, founded in 1280 and considered Finland's most important historical monument.

Close to Turku is Rauma, a charming coastal town whose wooden houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries have earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.

The myriad of islands and islets of the Åland archipelago form a spectacular maze where you can navigate by boat while admiring an ever-changing landscape.

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When is the best time to go to Lapland?

Finnish Lapland will delight winter sports enthusiasts who can practice downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking or dog sledding between October and May.

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The northernmost region of the country, Lapland enjoys a subarctic to continental climate, characterized by mild summers and cold, snowy winters.

From December to February, the region experiences an average temperature oscillating between -16°C and 3°C depending on the location, with occasional temperature drops reaching -30°C.

The average number of snow days varies from 175 to 225 days per year between mid-October and mid-May, something to delight winter sports enthusiasts who can practice downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and hiking. snowmobile rides as well as dog or reindeer sledding.

Be sure to visit Rovaniemi, Lapland's largest city, where it's hard to resist a visit to Santa's office and home.

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This vast territory is inhabited by a population of Sami whose culture is highlighted in the Siida museum, in the village of Inari.

In the summer, the opportunities for outdoor activities are plentiful, from hiking in national parks to boating on lakes and fishing.

If you are there during the night of Saint John, Juhannus in Finnish, the celebrations are in full swing and you can share this traditional festival with the locals who once came to honor Ukko, the god of Thunder.

With most of Lapland lying above the Arctic Circle, the differences in sunshine hours between winter and summer are extreme.

Depending on the season you are visiting,

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