AI-generatedRauma at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 647 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Rauma
Rauma has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Rauma is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rauma
The best time to visit Rauma is from April to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July. Rain is frequent in August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 78 mm.
Rauma through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rauma in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–11 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Rauma in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Rauma in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Rauma in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–2 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – 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: April – July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
08:1318:26
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 07:46–09:14 · evening 17:25–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:29–07:46 · evening 18:53–19:10
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 Rauma 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 7° 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° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Sea | 12° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.8 h |
What is the weather like in Rauma in October?
In October, Rauma is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 13 min08:13 – 18:26
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %36 %
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 Rauma
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Rauma: score 34 against 8. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 34better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 6° |
| Sea | 10.0° | 5.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 39 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rauma month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January0° · Sea 2° · 1.3 h
In January, Rauma is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.9 °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 48 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma.
Rauma in January13February−1° · Sea 1° · 2.5 h
In February, Rauma is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma.
Rauma in February21March1° · Sea 1° · 4.8 h
In March, Rauma is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 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 Rauma.
Rauma in March29April6° · Sea 2° · 7.1 h
In April, Rauma is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.0 °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. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma – and yet one of the best months here.
Rauma in April34May11° · Sea 6° · 9.7 h
In May, Rauma is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma – and yet one of the best months here.
Rauma in May33June16° · Sea 11° · 10.0 h
In June, Rauma is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma – and yet one of the best months here.
Rauma in June31July19° · Sea 16° · 10.0 h
In July, Rauma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma – and yet one of the best months here.
Rauma in July25August19° · Sea 17° · 8.3 h
In August, Rauma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma.
Rauma in August20September15° · Sea 14° · 5.8 h
In September, Rauma is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma.
Rauma in September8October9° · Sea 10° · 3.1 h
In October, Rauma is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma.
Rauma in October8November5° · Sea 7° · 1.3 h
In November, Rauma is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 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 Rauma.
Rauma in November7December2° · Sea 4° · 0.7 h
In December, Rauma is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rauma.
Rauma in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rauma
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−6°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 0° | −4° | 1.9° | 1.3 h | 11 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | −1° | −6° | 0.7° | 2.5 h | 9 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 1° | −3° | 0.6° | 4.8 h | 8 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 6° | 1° | 2.0° | 7.1 h | 8 | 32 |
| MayMay | 34 | 11° | 6° | 5.5° | 9.7 h | 8 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 16° | 11° | 10.8° | 10.0 h | 9 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 19° | 15° | 16.0° | 10.0 h | 12 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 19° | 15° | 17.1° | 8.3 h | 13 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 15° | 11° | 14.1° | 5.8 h | 11 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 9° | 6° | 10.0° | 3.1 h | 13 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 5° | 2° | 6.8° | 1.3 h | 13 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 2° | −2° | 4.0° | 0.7 h | 13 | 56 |
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 Rauma
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.9 – 11.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rauma ranges from 0.6 °C in March to 17.1 °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 15.7 and 18.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.9° | 0.9° | 3.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.7° | −0.1° | 1.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.6° | 0.0° | 1.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.0° | 1.0° | 3.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.5° | 4.4° | 6.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.8° | 8.9° | 13.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.0° | 14.0° | 18.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.1° | 15.7° | 18.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.1° | 12.5° | 15.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.0° | 8.9° | 11.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.8° | 5.4° | 8.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.0° | 2.7° | 5.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Rauma
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 3.1 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Rauma, 30 % 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 Rauma: 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, Rauma has about 13 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Rauma
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 Rauma
How breezy and how cloudy Rauma 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 Rauma typically peaks at 26 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Rauma: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Rauma
When Rauma 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, Rauma has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 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 Rauma
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rauma 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.
Rauma has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 34) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 27
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.0 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
- 1,710 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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Rauma vs Uusikaupunki
In October the holiday weather in Rauma and Uusikaupunki is about equally good (score 8 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Uusikaupunki as in Rauma. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Rauma | Uusikaupunki |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Rauma ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Turku9°11°21
- 2Espoo9°11°21
- 3Helsinki9°11°20
- 4Vantaa9°19
- 5Seinäjoki7°16
- 6Kokkola7°9°16
- 7Rovaniemi4°16
- 8Nokia8°15
- 29RaumaThis page9°10°8
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Frequently asked questions about Rauma
When is the best time to visit Rauma?
The best time to visit Rauma is from April to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Rauma?
The sea temperature in Rauma ranges from 0.6 °C in March to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Rauma in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Rauma?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Rauma?
Rain is frequent in August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 78 mm. The driest month is March with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rauma get?
Rauma gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 0.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Rauma in?
Rauma is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rauma?
A nonstop flight from London to Rauma takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rauma?
Rauma has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 34) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 34, summer holidays 27, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 9.