AI-generatedPori at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 647 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Pori
Pori has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Pori is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pori
The best time to visit Pori is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in August; the wettest month is July with 83 mm.
Pori through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pori in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–15 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Pori in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Pori in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Pori in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–1 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 31 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
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
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: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
08:1318:24
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 07:46–09:15 · evening 17:22–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:29–07:46 · evening 18:51–19:08
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 Pori compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 12° to 8°. The days get 2.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 12° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Sea | 12° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.7 h |
What is the weather like in Pori in October?
In October, Pori is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 11 min08:13 – 18:24
- UV index
- 1 · 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
- 73 %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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %43 %
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 Pori
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 Pori: score 44 against 9. In July, days are 13 °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.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 44better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 12° |
| Sea | 9.9° | 15.9° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 67 mmbetter | 83 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pori month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January−1° · Sea 2° · 1.1 h
In January, Pori is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in January14February−1° · Sea 1° · 2.4 h
In February, Pori is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in February20March3° · Sea 1° · 4.7 h
In March, Pori is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in March27April9° · Sea 2° · 6.9 h
In April, Pori is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in April34May15° · Sea 5° · 9.6 h
In May, Pori is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °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 41 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in May32June19° · Sea 11° · 9.7 h
In June, Pori is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °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 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in June44July22° · Sea 16° · 9.7 h
In July, Pori is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °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 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pori – and yet one of the best months here.
Pori in July33August21° · Sea 17° · 7.9 h
In August, Pori is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.9 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 Pori.
Pori in August19September15° · Sea 14° · 5.5 h
In September, Pori is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in September9October9° · Sea 10° · 2.9 h
In October, Pori is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in October9November3° · Sea 7° · 1.2 h
In November, Pori is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 58 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori in November9December1° · Sea 4° · 0.6 h
In December, Pori is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pori.
Pori 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 Pori
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 (−8°), the warmest in July (12°). 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 | 10 | −1° | −7° | 2.0° | 1.1 h | 11 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | −1° | −8° | 0.7° | 2.4 h | 8 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 3° | −5° | 0.6° | 4.7 h | 8 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 9° | 0° | 2.0° | 6.9 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 34 | 15° | 4° | 5.4° | 9.6 h | 8 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 19° | 9° | 10.7° | 9.7 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 22° | 12° | 15.9° | 9.7 h | 13 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 21° | 11° | 17.0° | 7.9 h | 13 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 15° | 7° | 14.0° | 5.5 h | 10 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 9° | 2° | 9.9° | 2.9 h | 12 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 3° | −1° | 6.8° | 1.2 h | 12 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 1° | −5° | 4.1° | 0.6 h | 12 | 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
61.48° N, 21.79° E · 20 m · Europe/Helsinki
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Pori
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.7 – 11.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pori ranges from 0.6 °C in March to 17.0 °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 15.6 and 18.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.0° | 1.0° | 3.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.7° | 0.0° | 2.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.6° | 0.0° | 1.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.0° | 1.0° | 3.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.4° | 4.2° | 6.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.7° | 8.9° | 13.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.9° | 13.9° | 17.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.0° | 15.6° | 18.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.0° | 12.4° | 15.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 9.9° | 8.7° | 11.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.8° | 5.4° | 7.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.1° | 2.7° | 5.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Pori
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 2.9 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Pori, 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
Rain in Pori: 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, Pori has about 12 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Pori
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 Pori
How breezy and how cloudy Pori 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 Pori 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: Sep – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Pori: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 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 Pori
When Pori 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, Pori has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 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 Pori
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pori 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.
Pori has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 0.9 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 35 min
- Distance
- 1,750 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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Pori vs Rauma
In October the holiday weather in Pori and Rauma is about equally good (score 9 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Rauma as in Pori. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Pori | Rauma |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | Apr – Jul |
Through the year
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Finland in October: the best places
In October, Pori ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Pori
When is the best time to visit Pori?
The best time to visit Pori 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 Pori?
The sea temperature in Pori ranges from 0.6 °C in March to 17.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Pori in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 9.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Pori?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Pori?
Rain is frequent in August; the wettest month is July with 83 mm. The driest month is March with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pori get?
Pori gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 0.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Pori in?
Pori is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pori?
A nonstop flight from London to Pori takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pori?
Pori has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 34, summer holidays 37, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 10.