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Naantali weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Naantali at a glance

Best time
Jul
Warmest month
Jul · 23°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.3°
Sunshine a year
1,860 h
Rain a year
652 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Naantali

Naantali has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Naantali is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Naantali

The best time to visit Naantali is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in August and in December; the wettest month is July with 82 mm.

Naantali through the seasons

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

Naantali in spring

Mar – May

27

Poor

  • 3–16 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Naantali in summer

Jun – Aug

42

Fair

  • 20–23 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Naantali in autumn

Sep – Nov

13

Poor

  • 4–16 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 3.1 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Naantali in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • −1–1 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 1.5 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Aug, Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Naantali 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

9

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 4°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 9°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 7°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 5°

08:1018:25

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 07:43–09:09 · evening 17:26–18:52
Blue hour
Morning 07:27–07:43 · evening 18:52–19:08

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 Naantali compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The sea cools from 12° to 9°. The days get 2.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high12°7°
Night-time low5°1°
Sea12°9°
Daylight11.5 h8.9 h

What is the weather like in Naantali in October?

In October, Naantali is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 16 min08:10 – 18:25
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
72 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Naantali

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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July has the better holiday weather in Naantali: score 50 against 9. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Naantali
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score950better
Daytime high9°23°
Night-time low3°13°
Sea10.5°16.6°
Sunshine2.8 h9.5 hbetter
Rainy days12better13
Rainfall64 mmbetter82 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Naantali month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January−1° · Sea 2° · 1.3 h

In January, Naantali is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in January
13February−1° · Sea 1° · 2.4 h

In February, Naantali is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in February
20March3° · Sea 1° · 4.5 h

In March, Naantali is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in March
28April10° · Sea 3° · 6.8 h

In April, Naantali is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in April
33May16° · Sea 7° · 9.1 h

In May, Naantali is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in May
36June20° · Sea 12° · 9.4 h

In June, Naantali is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in June
50July23° · Sea 17° · 9.5 h

In July, Naantali is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °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 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Naantali – and yet one of the best months here.

Naantali in July
39August22° · Sea 17° · 7.7 h

In August, Naantali is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in August
20September16° · Sea 14° · 5.4 h

In September, Naantali is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in September
9October9° · Sea 11° · 2.8 h

In October, Naantali is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in October
9November4° · Sea 7° · 1.1 h

In November, Naantali is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in November
8December1° · Sea 4° · 0.8 h

In December, Naantali is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 57 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naantali.

Naantali in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Naantali

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 3°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−7°), the warmest in July (13°). 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.

OctoberDay 9°Night 3°Sea 11°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan11−1°−6°2.1°1.3 h1150
FebruaryFeb13−1°−7°0.9°2.4 h938
MarchMar203°−4°0.9°4.5 h832
AprilApr2810°0°2.5°6.8 h832
MayMay3316°5°6.5°9.1 h940
JuneJun3620°10°12.0°9.4 h1061
JulyJul5023°13°16.6°9.5 h1382
AugustAug3922°12°17.3°7.7 h1380
SeptemberSep2016°8°14.4°5.4 h1059
OctoberOct99°3°10.5°2.8 h1264
NovemberNov94°−1°7.3°1.1 h1258
DecemberDec81°−4°4.4°0.8 h1257

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

60.47° N, 22.02° E · 9 m · Europe/Helsinki

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Naantali

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

Sea in October10.5°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 9.2 – 11.9 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 10.5°8 in 10 years 9.2° – 11.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Naantali ranges from 0.9 °C in February to 17.3 °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 15.8 and 18.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan2.1°0.6°3.6°cold
FebruaryFeb0.9°−0.1°2.2°cold
MarchMar0.9°0.1°2.1°cold
AprilApr2.5°1.2°3.8°cold
MayMay6.5°5.5°7.7°cold
JuneJun12.0°10.2°14.4°cold
JulyJul16.6°14.8°18.4°cold
AugustAug17.3°15.8°18.8°fresh
SeptemberSep14.4°13.3°15.8°cold
OctoberOct10.5°9.2°11.9°cold
NovemberNov7.3°5.9°8.5°cold
DecemberDec4.4°2.9°5.7°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Naantali

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

Per year
1,860 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 0.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 2.8 hDaylight 10.3 hShare of daylight 27 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.8 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Naantali, 27 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Naantali: 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
652 mm on 125 days
Wettest month
Jul · 82 mm
Driest month
Mar · 32 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 64 mm

In October, Naantali has about 12 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Naantali

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 6).

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 Naantali

How breezy and how cloudy Naantali 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Naantali typically peaks at 21 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: Oct – Feb.

Clouds

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

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 54 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 81 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 2.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Naantali: 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

Snow in Naantali

When Naantali 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
26 days
Fresh snow a year
87 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 6 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Naantali.

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 Naantali

Weather for your travel dates

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

Naantali 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.

Naantali has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • Sea 2 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    34

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    43

    FairBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    9

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 2.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 0 °C by day
    • Sea 3 °C
    • 1.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 35 min
Distance
1,710 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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Naantali vs Turku

In October the holiday weather in Naantali and Turku is about equally good (score 9 vs 10). During the day it is about as warm in Turku as in Naantali. The sea is about equally warm.

Naantali vs Turku, in October
in OctoberNaantaliTurku
Holiday weather score910
Daytime high9°9°
Sea11°11°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1211
Best timeJulMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberNaantali 9°Turku 9°
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Ranking

Finland in October: the best places

In October, Naantali ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Turku9°11°21
  2. 2Espoo9°11°21
  3. 3Helsinki9°11°20
  4. 4Vantaa9°19
  5. 5Seinäjoki7°16
  6. 6Kokkola7°9°16
  7. 7Rovaniemi4°16
  8. 8Nokia8°15
  9. 25NaantaliThis page9°11°9
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Frequently asked questions about Naantali

When is the best time to visit Naantali?

The best time to visit Naantali is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Naantali?

The sea temperature in Naantali ranges from 0.9 °C in February to 17.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Naantali in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Naantali?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.

When does it rain most in Naantali?

Rain is frequent in August and in December; the wettest month is July with 82 mm. The driest month is March with 32 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Naantali get?

Naantali gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 0.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Naantali in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Naantali?

A nonstop flight from London to Naantali takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.

Which school holidays are best for Naantali?

Naantali has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 34, summer holidays 43, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 10.