AI-generatedKuopio at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,560 h
- Rain a year
- 690 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 90 m
Climate in Kuopio
Kuopio 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 −5 °C. With around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year, Kuopio is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kuopio
The best time to visit Kuopio is from May to August. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is July with 94 mm.
Kuopio through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kuopio in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 0–14 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Kuopio in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Kuopio in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 1–14 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Kuopio in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−2 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 33 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
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
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: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 6°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:5317:57
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 07:24–08:59 · evening 16:51–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:24 · evening 18:26–18:43
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 Kuopio compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 10° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The days get 3.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.5 h |
What is the weather like in Kuopio in October?
In October, Kuopio is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 4 min07:53 – 17:57
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 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 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kuopio
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 Kuopio: score 80 against 12. In June, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 12 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 1.6 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 61 mmbetter | 77 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kuopio month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−5° · 0.7 h
In January, Kuopio is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in January20February−5° · 2.0 h
In February, Kuopio is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in February24March0° · 4.2 h
In March, Kuopio is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in March31April7° · 6.1 h
In April, Kuopio is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in April66May14° · 8.1 h
In May, Kuopio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in May80June19° · 8.3 h
In June, Kuopio is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in June77July22° · 8.5 h
In July, Kuopio is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in July73August20° · 6.7 h
In August, Kuopio is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in August45September14° · 4.0 h
In September, Kuopio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in September12October7° · 1.6 h
In October, Kuopio is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in October12November1° · 0.5 h
In November, Kuopio is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in November11December−2° · 0.3 h
In December, Kuopio is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuopio.
Kuopio in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kuopio
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−12°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | −5° | −11° | 0.7 h | 11 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | −5° | −12° | 2.0 h | 9 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 0° | −7° | 4.2 h | 9 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 7° | −2° | 6.1 h | 8 | 35 |
| MayMay | 66 | 14° | 5° | 8.1 h | 10 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 19° | 11° | 8.3 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 22° | 14° | 8.5 h | 14 | 94 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 20° | 12° | 6.7 h | 13 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 14° | 8° | 4.0 h | 12 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 7° | 2° | 1.6 h | 12 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 1° | −3° | 0.5 h | 13 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | −2° | −7° | 0.3 h | 13 | 53 |
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
62.89° N, 27.68° E · 90 m · Europe/Helsinki
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kuopio
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 1.6 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Kuopio, 16 % 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 in Kuopio: 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, Kuopio has about 12 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kuopio
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kuopio
How breezy and how cloudy Kuopio 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 Kuopio typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Kuopio: mostly overcast, with about 1.6 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 in Kuopio
When Kuopio 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, Kuopio has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 20 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 Kuopio
Weather for your travel dates
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Kuopio 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.
Kuopio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 12).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 12
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,090 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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Kuopio compared
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Kuopio vs Joensuu
In October the holiday weather in Kuopio and Joensuu is about equally good (score 12 vs 12). During the day it is about as warm in Joensuu as in Kuopio.
| in October | Kuopio | Joensuu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 12 | 12 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Kuopio ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Helsinki9°11°20
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- 5Kokkola7°9°16
- 6Jyväskylä7°15
- 7Savonlinna7°15
- 8Lappeenranta7°15
- 21KuopioThis page7°12
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Frequently asked questions about Kuopio
When is the best time to visit Kuopio?
The best time to visit Kuopio is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kuopio?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Kuopio?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is July with 94 mm. The driest month is March with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuopio get?
Kuopio gets around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 0.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Kuopio in?
Kuopio is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kuopio?
A nonstop flight from London to Kuopio takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kuopio?
Kuopio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 69, summer holidays 74, October half-term 12, Christmas holidays 13.