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Raseborg weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Raseborg at a glance

Best time
Jul
Warmest month
Jul · 21°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.4°
Sunshine a year
1,930 h
Rain a year
628 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
19 m

Climate in Raseborg

Raseborg has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Raseborg is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Raseborg

The best time to visit Raseborg is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is August with 70 mm.

Raseborg through the seasons

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

Raseborg in spring

Mar – May

27

Poor

  • 2–13 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Raseborg in summer

Jun – Aug

37

Poor

  • 18–21 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 9.3 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Raseborg in autumn

Sep – Nov

13

Poor

  • 5–15 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 3.2 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Raseborg in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • −1–2 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 1.5 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

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 Raseborg 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

10

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 6°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 9°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 8°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 7°

08:0318:21

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 07:37–09:02 · evening 17:22–18:47
Blue hour
Morning 07:21–07:37 · evening 18:47–19:03

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 Raseborg 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 13° to 9°. The days get 2.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high12°7°
Night-time low7°3°
Sea13°9°
Daylight11.6 h8.9 h

What is the weather like in Raseborg in October?

In October, Raseborg is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 18 min08:03 – 18:21
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
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 %49 %

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 Raseborg

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 Raseborg: score 43 against 10. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Raseborg
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score1043better
Daytime high10°21°
Night-time low5°14°
Sea11.1°16.5°
Sunshine3.0 h10.1 hbetter
Rainy days1111
Rainfall66 mm64 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Raseborg month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January0° · Sea 3° · 1.2 h

In January, Raseborg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °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 53 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in January
12February−1° · Sea 1° · 2.4 h

In February, Raseborg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in February
20March2° · Sea 1° · 4.7 h

In March, Raseborg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in March
27April7° · Sea 3° · 6.9 h

In April, Raseborg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.5 °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 35 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in April
34May13° · Sea 7° · 9.6 h

In May, Raseborg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °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 37 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in May
33June18° · Sea 12° · 9.8 h

In June, Raseborg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in June
43July21° · Sea 17° · 10.1 h

In July, Raseborg is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Raseborg – and yet one of the best months here.

Raseborg in July
34August20° · Sea 17° · 8.1 h

In August, Raseborg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in August
19September15° · Sea 15° · 5.4 h

In September, Raseborg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °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 54 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in September
10October10° · Sea 11° · 3.0 h

In October, Raseborg is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in October
9November5° · Sea 8° · 1.2 h

In November, Raseborg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in November
7December2° · Sea 5° · 0.9 h

In December, Raseborg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Raseborg.

Raseborg in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Raseborg

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 5°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−6°), 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.

OctoberDay 10°Night 5°Sea 11°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan90°−4°2.7°1.2 h1253
FebruaryFeb12−1°−6°1.3°2.4 h1043
MarchMar202°−3°1.0°4.7 h834
AprilApr277°1°2.5°6.9 h835
MayMay3413°6°6.5°9.6 h837
JuneJun3318°11°11.9°9.8 h952
JulyJul4321°14°16.5°10.1 h1164
AugustAug3420°14°17.4°8.1 h1270
SeptemberSep1915°10°15.1°5.4 h1054
OctoberOct1010°5°11.1°3.0 h1166
NovemberNov95°1°7.9°1.2 h1262
DecemberDec72°−2°5.1°0.9 h1360

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

59.98° N, 23.44° E · 19 m · Europe/Helsinki

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Raseborg

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

Sea in October11.1°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 9.9 – 12.1 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 11.1°8 in 10 years 9.9° – 12.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Raseborg ranges from 1.0 °C in March to 17.4 °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 16.4 and 18.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan2.7°1.2°4.1°cold
FebruaryFeb1.3°0.3°2.4°cold
MarchMar1.0°0.1°2.0°cold
AprilApr2.5°1.6°3.6°cold
MayMay6.5°5.4°7.7°cold
JuneJun11.9°10.3°13.6°cold
JulyJul16.5°14.9°18.4°cold
AugustAug17.4°16.4°18.5°fresh
SeptemberSep15.1°14.0°15.9°cold
OctoberOct11.1°9.9°12.1°cold
NovemberNov7.9°6.6°9.1°cold
DecemberDec5.1°3.4°6.4°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Raseborg

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

Per year
1,930 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 0.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.0 hDaylight 10.3 hShare of daylight 29 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.0 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Raseborg, 29 % 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

Rain in Raseborg: 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
628 mm on 123 days
Wettest month
Aug · 70 mm
Driest month
Mar · 34 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 66 mm

In October, Raseborg has about 11 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Raseborg

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Raseborg

How breezy and how cloudy Raseborg 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
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Raseborg 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: all year except Jul.

Clouds

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

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 54 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 82 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 3.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Raseborg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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

Snow in Raseborg

When Raseborg 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
30 days
Fresh snow a year
99 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 3 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Raseborg.

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 Raseborg

Weather for your travel dates

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

Raseborg 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.

Raseborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    25

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 2 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    34

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    37

    PoorBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    10

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 3.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • Sea 4 °C
    • 1.1 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 2 h 35 min
Distance
1,760 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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Raseborg vs Hanko

In October the holiday weather in Raseborg and Hanko is about equally good (score 10 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Hanko as in Raseborg. The sea is about equally warm.

Raseborg vs Hanko, in October
in OctoberRaseborgHanko
Holiday weather score107
Daytime high10°10°
Sea11°11°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1113
Best timeJulMay – Jul

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OctoberRaseborg 10°Hanko 10°
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In October, Raseborg ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Kokkola7°9°16
  7. 7Hämeenlinna8°15
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  9. 20RaseborgThis page10°11°10
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Frequently asked questions about Raseborg

When is the best time to visit Raseborg?

The best time to visit Raseborg 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 Raseborg?

The sea temperature in Raseborg ranges from 1.0 °C in March to 17.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Raseborg in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Raseborg?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.

When does it rain most in Raseborg?

Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is August with 70 mm. The driest month is March with 34 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Raseborg get?

Raseborg gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Raseborg in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Raseborg?

A nonstop flight from London to Raseborg takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,760 km.

Which school holidays are best for Raseborg?

Raseborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 34, summer holidays 37, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 8.