AI-generatedInari at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,490 h
- Rain a year
- 541 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 122 m
Climate in Inari
Inari has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while February is the coolest at −7 °C. With around 1,490 hours of sunshine a year, Inari is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Inari
The best time to visit Inari is from June to August. Rain is frequent in September; the wettest month is August with 77 mm.
Inari through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Inari in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −3–8 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Inari in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–19 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Inari in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −1–11 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Inari in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −7–−4 °C by day
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
08:1517:40
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 07:39–09:45 · evening 16:10–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:39 · evening 18:16–18:39
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 Inari compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 8° at the start of the month to 2° at the end. The days get 4.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 2° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 7.0 h |
What is the weather like in Inari in October?
In October, Inari is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 24 min08:15 – 17:40
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 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 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Inari
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Inari: score 79 against 13. In July, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 4° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 1.8 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 55 mmbetter | 74 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Inari month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January−6° · 0.1 h
In January, Inari is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in January24February−7° · 1.4 h
In February, Inari is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in February29March−3° · 4.6 h
In March, Inari is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in March35April3° · 7.2 h
In April, Inari is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in April35May8° · 7.8 h
In May, Inari is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in May69June15° · 8.5 h
In June, Inari is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in June79July19° · 8.2 h
In July, Inari is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in July66August17° · 5.4 h
In August, Inari is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in August34September11° · 3.7 h
In September, Inari is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in September13October4° · 1.8 h
In October, Inari is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in October20November−1° · 0.2 h
In November, Inari is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in November21December−4° · 0.0 h
In December, Inari is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Inari.
Inari in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Inari
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | −6° | −12° | 0.1 h | 8 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −7° | −12° | 1.4 h | 7 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 29 | −3° | −8° | 4.6 h | 7 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 3° | −4° | 7.2 h | 8 | 29 |
| MayMay | 35 | 8° | 1° | 7.8 h | 10 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 15° | 6° | 8.5 h | 11 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 19° | 11° | 8.2 h | 13 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 17° | 10° | 5.4 h | 13 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 11° | 6° | 3.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 4° | 0° | 1.8 h | 12 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | −1° | −6° | 0.2 h | 9 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | −4° | −10° | 0.0 h | 8 | 28 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Inari
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 1.8 of 9.4 hours of daylight in Inari, 19 % 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 in Inari: 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.
In October, Inari has about 12 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Inari
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 4).
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 and clouds in Inari
How breezy and how cloudy Inari 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.
In October, the wind in Inari typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Inari: mostly overcast, with about 1.8 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 in Inari
When Inari 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Inari has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 14 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 38 out of 100: possible.
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 Inari
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Inari 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.
Inari has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,420 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.
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Inari vs Kirkenes
In October the holiday weather in Inari and Kirkenes is about equally good (score 13 vs 16). During the day it is about as warm in Kirkenes as in Inari.
| in October | Inari | Kirkenes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 16 |
| Daytime high | 4° | 4° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Inari ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Inari
When is the best time to visit Inari?
The best time to visit Inari is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Inari?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at −7 °C.
When does it rain most in Inari?
Rain is frequent in September; the wettest month is August with 77 mm. The driest month is March with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Inari get?
Inari gets around 1,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.5 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Inari in?
Inari is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Inari?
A nonstop flight from London to Inari takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Inari?
Inari has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 42, summer holidays 71, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 22.