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Hailuoto weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Hailuoto at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 21°
Warmest sea
Aug · 15.9°
Sunshine a year
1,810 h
Rain a year
567 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
10 m

Climate in Hailuoto

Hailuoto has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Hailuoto is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hailuoto

The best time to visit Hailuoto is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. The wettest month is July with 77 mm of precipitation.

Hailuoto through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Hailuoto in spring

Mar – May

42

Fair

  • −1–12 °C by day
  • Sea 1 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Hailuoto in summer

Jun – Aug

83

Excellent

  • 17–21 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 9.1 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Hailuoto in autumn

Sep – Nov

27

Poor

  • 2–13 °C by day
  • Sea 8 °C
  • 2.7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Hailuoto in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • −5–−2 °C by day
  • Sea 0 °C
  • 1.0 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hailuoto for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

15

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 1°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 6°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 6°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 4°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 3°

08:1118:03

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:40–09:23 · evening 16:51–18:34
Blue hour
Morning 07:20–07:40 · evening 18:34–18:53

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Hailuoto compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 9° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The sea cools from 10° to 6°. The days get 3.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high9°4°
Night-time low3°−1°
Sea10°6°
Daylight11.4 h8.1 h

What is the weather like in Hailuoto in October?

In October, Hailuoto is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

More details for October

Daylight
9 h 52 min08:11 – 18:03
UV index
0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • Warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Hailuoto

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Hailuoto: score 88 against 15. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Hailuoto
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score1588better
Daytime high6°17°
Night-time low1°8°
Sea7.9°10.2°
Sunshine2.5 h10.2 hbetter
Rainy days1110better
Rainfall57 mm53 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hailuoto month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

20January−4° · Sea 0° · 0.6 h

In January, Hailuoto is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in January
22February−5° · Sea 0° · 2.5 h

In February, Hailuoto is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in February
30March−1° · Sea 0° · 4.9 h

In March, Hailuoto is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in March
36April5° · Sea 0° · 7.1 h

In April, Hailuoto is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in April
61May12° · Sea 3° · 8.9 h

In May, Hailuoto is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in May
88June17° · Sea 10° · 10.2 h

In June, Hailuoto is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in June
82July21° · Sea 16° · 9.5 h

In July, Hailuoto is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in July
78August19° · Sea 16° · 7.5 h

In August, Hailuoto is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in August
50September13° · Sea 13° · 4.9 h

In September, Hailuoto is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in September
15October6° · Sea 8° · 2.5 h

In October, Hailuoto is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in October
15November2° · Sea 4° · 0.8 h

In November, Hailuoto is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in November
16December−2° · Sea 1° · 0.0 h

In December, Hailuoto is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hailuoto.

Hailuoto in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Hailuoto

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−12°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 6°Night 1°Sea 8°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan20−4°−11°0.0°0.6 h933
FebruaryFeb22−5°−12°−0.3°2.5 h829
MarchMar30−1°−8°−0.2°4.9 h726
AprilApr365°−3°0.2°7.1 h831
MayMay6112°3°2.8°8.9 h945
JuneJun8817°8°10.2°10.2 h1053
JulyJul8221°11°15.5°9.5 h1277
AugustAug7819°10°15.9°7.5 h1271
SeptemberSep5013°6°12.5°4.9 h1158
OctoberOct156°1°7.9°2.5 h1157
NovemberNov152°−3°4.0°0.8 h1146
DecemberDec16−2°−8°1.4°0.0 h1141

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

65.01° N, 24.71° E · 10 m · Europe/Helsinki

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Hailuoto

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October7.9°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 6.8 – 9.2 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 7.9°8 in 10 years 6.8° – 9.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Hailuoto ranges from −0.3 °C in February to 15.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.0 and 17.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan0.0°−0.5°0.6°cold
FebruaryFeb−0.3°−0.9°0.1°cold
MarchMar−0.2°−0.6°0.3°cold
AprilApr0.2°−0.1°0.7°cold
MayMay2.8°1.2°3.9°cold
JuneJun10.2°7.4°13.5°cold
JulyJul15.5°13.4°18.0°cold
AugustAug15.9°14.0°17.3°cold
SeptemberSep12.5°10.5°14.0°cold
OctoberOct7.9°6.8°9.2°cold
NovemberNov4.0°2.2°5.6°cold
DecemberDec1.4°0.3°2.9°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Hailuoto

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,810 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 10.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · no direct sun
OctoberSunshine 2.5 hDaylight 9.9 hShare of daylight 25 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.5 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Hailuoto, 25 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Hailuoto: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
567 mm on 117 days
Wettest month
Jul · 77 mm
Driest month
Mar · 26 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 57 mm

In October, Hailuoto has about 11 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Hailuoto

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
over 2 h
Fair skin
over 2 h
Light brown skin
over 2 h
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Hailuoto

How breezy and how cloudy Hailuoto is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Hailuoto typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May, Sep – Mar.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
70 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 56 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 84 %
OctoberCloud cover 76 %Sunshine 2.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Hailuoto: mostly cloudy, with about 2.5 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Snow
Snow

Snow in Hailuoto

When Hailuoto is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
36 days
Fresh snow a year
114 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 5 cmChance of snow 18 / 100

In October, Hailuoto has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 18 out of 100: hardly any.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Hailuoto

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Hailuoto in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Hailuoto has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    34

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • Sea 0 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    66

    Good

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    15

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 2.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    18

    Poor

    • −3 °C by day
    • Sea 1 °C
    • 0.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h
Distance
2,080 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Finland

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+358
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Hailuoto vs Oulu

In October the holiday weather in Hailuoto and Oulu is about equally good (score 15 vs 15). During the day it is about as warm in Oulu as in Hailuoto. The sea is about equally warm. Oulu gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Hailuoto vs Oulu, in October
in OctoberHailuotoOulu
Holiday weather score1515
Daytime high6°6°
Sea8°8°
Sunshine3 h2 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

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OctoberHailuoto 6°Oulu 6°
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In October, Hailuoto ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  4. 4HailuotoThis page6°8°15
  5. 5Oulu6°8°15
  6. 6Jakobstad7°9°15
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Frequently asked questions about Hailuoto

When is the best time to visit Hailuoto?

The best time to visit Hailuoto is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Hailuoto?

The sea temperature in Hailuoto ranges from −0.3 °C in February to 15.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Hailuoto in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Hailuoto?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at −5 °C.

When does it rain most in Hailuoto?

The wettest month is July with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 26 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Hailuoto get?

Hailuoto gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.2 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.

What time zone is Hailuoto in?

Hailuoto is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Hailuoto?

A nonstop flight from London to Hailuoto takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,080 km.

Which school holidays are best for Hailuoto?

Hailuoto has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 66, summer holidays 79, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 18.