AI-generatedSavonlinna at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,600 h
- Rain a year
- 635 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 75 m
Climate in Savonlinna
Savonlinna 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 −4 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Savonlinna is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Savonlinna
The best time to visit Savonlinna is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in August. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 86 mm.
Savonlinna through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Savonlinna in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 1–15 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Savonlinna in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Savonlinna in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–14 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Savonlinna in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −4–−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
Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:4517:55
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 07:18–08:49 · evening 16:52–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:18 · evening 18:22–18:39
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 Savonlinna compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The days get 2.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.6 h |
What is the weather like in Savonlinna in October?
In October, Savonlinna is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 9 min07:45 – 17:55
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %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 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
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 Savonlinna
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 Savonlinna: score 80 against 15. In June, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 1.8 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 57 mmbetter | 74 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Savonlinna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−4° · 0.7 h
In January, Savonlinna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in January18February−4° · 1.9 h
In February, Savonlinna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in February24March1° · 4.2 h
In March, Savonlinna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °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 32 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in March32April8° · 6.3 h
In April, Savonlinna is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in April70May15° · 8.5 h
In May, Savonlinna is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 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 Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in May80June20° · 8.4 h
In June, Savonlinna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in June78July22° · 8.7 h
In July, Savonlinna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in July76August20° · 6.9 h
In August, Savonlinna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in August52September14° · 4.2 h
In September, Savonlinna is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in September15October7° · 1.8 h
In October, Savonlinna is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in October15November2° · 0.6 h
In November, Savonlinna is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in November12December−2° · 0.3 h
In December, Savonlinna 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 51 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savonlinna.
Savonlinna in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Savonlinna
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 (−11°), 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 | −4° | −10° | 0.7 h | 11 | 41 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | −4° | −11° | 1.9 h | 9 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 1° | −7° | 4.2 h | 9 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 8° | −2° | 6.3 h | 8 | 32 |
| MayMay | 70 | 15° | 5° | 8.5 h | 10 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 20° | 10° | 8.4 h | 13 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 22° | 14° | 8.7 h | 14 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 20° | 12° | 6.9 h | 12 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 52 | 14° | 8° | 4.2 h | 11 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 7° | 3° | 1.8 h | 11 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 2° | −2° | 0.6 h | 11 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | −2° | −7° | 0.3 h | 13 | 51 |
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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Sunshine hours in Savonlinna
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 1.8 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Savonlinna, 18 % 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 Savonlinna: 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, Savonlinna has about 11 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Savonlinna
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 Savonlinna
How breezy and how cloudy Savonlinna 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 Savonlinna typically peaks at 18 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 80 % of the sky over Savonlinna: mostly overcast, with about 1.8 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 in Savonlinna
When Savonlinna 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, Savonlinna has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 18 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 Savonlinna
Weather for your travel dates
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Savonlinna 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.
Savonlinna has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °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
- 2,100 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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Savonlinna vs Mikkeli
In October the holiday weather in Savonlinna and Mikkeli is about equally good (score 15 vs 14). During the day it is about as warm in Mikkeli as in Savonlinna.
| in October | Savonlinna | Mikkeli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 14 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Savonlinna ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Espoo9°11°21
- 2Turku9°11°21
- 3Helsinki9°11°20
- 4Vantaa9°19
- 5Seinäjoki7°16
- 6Kokkola7°9°16
- 7SavonlinnaThis page7°15
- 8Lappeenranta7°15
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Frequently asked questions about Savonlinna
When is the best time to visit Savonlinna?
The best time to visit Savonlinna 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 Savonlinna?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Savonlinna?
Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 86 mm. The driest month is March with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Savonlinna get?
Savonlinna gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 0.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Savonlinna in?
Savonlinna is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Savonlinna?
A nonstop flight from London to Savonlinna takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Savonlinna?
Savonlinna has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 72, summer holidays 77, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 14.