AI-generatedJakobstad at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 583 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Jakobstad
Jakobstad has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Jakobstad is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jakobstad
The best time to visit Jakobstad is from May 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 August with 77 mm of precipitation.
Jakobstad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jakobstad in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 1–14 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Jakobstad in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Jakobstad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Jakobstad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–−1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 28 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
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Your best months: June – 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: May – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
08:1518:15
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 07:45–09:23 · evening 17:07–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:27–07:45 · evening 18:44–19:02
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 Jakobstad compared with home
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What is the weather like in Jakobstad in October?
In October, Jakobstad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 0 min08:15 – 18:15
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %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 %49 %
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 Jakobstad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Jakobstad: score 88 against 15. In June, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 8° |
| Sea | 8.8° | 9.0° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 51 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jakobstad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−3° · Sea 1° · 0.9 h
In January, Jakobstad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in January23February−3° · Sea 0° · 2.6 h
In February, Jakobstad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 30 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in February30March1° · Sea 0° · 4.9 h
In March, Jakobstad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in March36April8° · Sea 1° · 7.1 h
In April, Jakobstad is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °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 32 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in April77May14° · Sea 3° · 9.6 h
In May, Jakobstad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in May88June19° · Sea 9° · 10.3 h
In June, Jakobstad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in June83July22° · Sea 15° · 9.7 h
In July, Jakobstad is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in July77August20° · Sea 16° · 7.6 h
In August, Jakobstad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 7.6 hours 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 Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in August58September15° · Sea 13° · 5.2 h
In September, Jakobstad is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in September15October7° · Sea 9° · 2.8 h
In October, Jakobstad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in October14November2° · Sea 6° · 1.1 h
In November, Jakobstad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in November14December−1° · Sea 3° · 0.2 h
In December, Jakobstad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakobstad.
Jakobstad in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jakobstad
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 (−10°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | −3° | −10° | 0.7° | 0.9 h | 10 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | −3° | −10° | 0.0° | 2.6 h | 7 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 1° | −7° | 0.1° | 4.9 h | 7 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 8° | −2° | 0.7° | 7.1 h | 8 | 32 |
| MayMay | 77 | 14° | 3° | 3.3° | 9.6 h | 8 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 19° | 8° | 9.0° | 10.3 h | 10 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 22° | 11° | 14.9° | 9.7 h | 12 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 20° | 10° | 15.9° | 7.6 h | 13 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 15° | 6° | 12.9° | 5.2 h | 11 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 7° | 1° | 8.8° | 2.8 h | 11 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 2° | −3° | 5.5° | 1.1 h | 12 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | −1° | −6° | 2.8° | 0.2 h | 11 | 46 |
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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Sea temperature in Jakobstad
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.8 – 9.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Jakobstad ranges from 0.0 °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 February 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 14.3 and 17.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.7° | −0.1° | 1.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.0° | −0.4° | 0.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.1° | −0.2° | 0.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 0.7° | 0.0° | 1.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.3° | 2.0° | 4.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.0° | 6.8° | 11.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.9° | 13.4° | 17.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.9° | 14.3° | 17.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.9° | 11.9° | 14.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 8.8° | 7.8° | 9.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.5° | 4.6° | 6.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.8° | 1.7° | 3.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Jakobstad
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 2.8 of 10.0 hours of daylight in Jakobstad, 28 % 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 Jakobstad: 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, Jakobstad has about 11 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jakobstad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · 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 and clouds in Jakobstad
How breezy and how cloudy Jakobstad 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 Jakobstad typically peaks at 24 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: Sep – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Jakobstad: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 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 Jakobstad
When Jakobstad 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, Jakobstad has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 16 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 Jakobstad
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Jakobstad 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.
Jakobstad has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,920 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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Jakobstad vs Kokkola
In October the holiday weather in Jakobstad and Kokkola is about equally good (score 15 vs 15). During the day it is about as warm in Kokkola as in Jakobstad. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Jakobstad | Kokkola |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 7° |
| Sea | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Jakobstad ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Turku9°11°21
- 2Espoo9°11°21
- 3Helsinki9°11°20
- 4Vantaa9°19
- 5Kokkola7°9°16
- 6Seinäjoki7°16
- 7Rovaniemi4°16
- 8JakobstadThis page7°9°15
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Frequently asked questions about Jakobstad
When is the best time to visit Jakobstad?
The best time to visit Jakobstad is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Jakobstad?
The sea temperature in Jakobstad ranges from 0.0 °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 Jakobstad in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 8.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Jakobstad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Jakobstad?
The wettest month is August with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jakobstad get?
Jakobstad gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 0.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Jakobstad in?
Jakobstad is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Jakobstad?
A nonstop flight from London to Jakobstad takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jakobstad?
Jakobstad has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 79, summer holidays 79, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 16.