AI-generatedSeinäjoki at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 613 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 50 m
Climate in Seinäjoki
Seinäjoki 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 −3 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Seinäjoki is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Seinäjoki
The best time to visit Seinäjoki is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. The wettest month is July with 87 mm of precipitation.
Seinäjoki through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Seinäjoki in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 2–15 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Seinäjoki in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Seinäjoki in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–15 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Seinäjoki in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–−1 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – 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 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
08:1218:17
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 07:43–09:17 · evening 17:11–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:43 · evening 18:45–19:03
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 Seinäjoki 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 5° at the end. The days get 3.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 5° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.5 h |
What is the weather like in Seinäjoki in October?
In October, Seinäjoki is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 5 min08:12 – 18:17
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 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 %54 %
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 Seinäjoki
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 Seinäjoki: score 83 against 16. 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 | 16 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 54 mmbetter | 69 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Seinäjoki month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January−3° · 1.0 h
In January, Seinäjoki is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in January23February−3° · 2.5 h
In February, Seinäjoki is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in February29March2° · 4.7 h
In March, Seinäjoki is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in March31April8° · 6.3 h
In April, Seinäjoki is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in April70May15° · 8.6 h
In May, Seinäjoki is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in May83June20° · 9.2 h
In June, Seinäjoki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in June78July22° · 8.6 h
In July, Seinäjoki is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in July72August21° · 6.7 h
In August, Seinäjoki is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in August58September15° · 4.7 h
In September, Seinäjoki is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in September16October7° · 2.6 h
In October, Seinäjoki is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in October16November2° · 1.0 h
In November, Seinäjoki is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in November15December−1° · 0.5 h
In December, Seinäjoki is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Seinäjoki
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−10°), the warmest in July (11°). 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | −3° | −9° | 1.0 h | 10 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | −3° | −10° | 2.5 h | 7 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 2° | −7° | 4.7 h | 7 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 8° | −1° | 6.3 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 70 | 15° | 3° | 8.6 h | 11 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 20° | 8° | 9.2 h | 12 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 22° | 11° | 8.6 h | 14 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 21° | 10° | 6.7 h | 13 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 15° | 6° | 4.7 h | 10 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 7° | 1° | 2.6 h | 10 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 2° | −3° | 1.0 h | 11 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −1° | −6° | 0.5 h | 11 | 42 |
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 Seinäjoki
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 2.6 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Seinäjoki, 26 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Seinäjoki: 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, Seinäjoki has about 10 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Seinäjoki
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 Seinäjoki
How breezy and how cloudy Seinäjoki 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 Seinäjoki typically peaks at 16 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 77 % of the sky over Seinäjoki: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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 Seinäjoki
When Seinäjoki 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, Seinäjoki has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 19 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 Seinäjoki
Weather for your travel dates
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Seinäjoki 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.
Seinäjoki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 0.8 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,870 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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Seinäjoki vs Vaasa
In October the holiday weather in Seinäjoki and Vaasa is about equally good (score 16 vs 15). During the day Vaasa is 1 °C warmer than Seinäjoki.
| in October | Seinäjoki | Vaasa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 8° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Seinäjoki ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Seinäjoki
When is the best time to visit Seinäjoki?
The best time to visit Seinäjoki 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 Seinäjoki?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Seinäjoki?
The wettest month is July with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Seinäjoki get?
Seinäjoki gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 0.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Seinäjoki in?
Seinäjoki is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Seinäjoki?
A nonstop flight from London to Seinäjoki takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,870 km.
Which school holidays are best for Seinäjoki?
Seinäjoki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 73, summer holidays 74, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 16.