AI-generatedSodankylä at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,470 h
- Rain a year
- 596 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 191 m
Climate in Sodankylä
Sodankylä has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at −8 °C. With around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year, Sodankylä is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sodankylä
The best time to visit Sodankylä is from June to August. The wettest month is July with 84 mm of precipitation.
Sodankylä through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sodankylä in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −2–11 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Sodankylä in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Sodankylä in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −3–11 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Sodankylä in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −8–−6 °C by day
- 0.8 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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – May
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: June – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 2°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 3°
- Evening, 20:00: about 0°
- Night, 23:00: about −1°
08:1117:47
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 07:37–09:33 · evening 16:25–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:37 · evening 18:22–18:43
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 Sodankylä compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 7° at the start of the month to 0° at the end. The days get 3.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 7° | 0° |
| Night-time low | 0° | −6° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.5 h |
What is the weather like in Sodankylä in October?
In October, Sodankylä is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 58 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min08:11 – 17:47
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 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 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sodankylä
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 Sodankylä: score 78 against 15. In June, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 3° | 17° |
| Night-time low | −3° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 1.8 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 58 mmbetter | 70 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sodankylä month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−8° · 0.4 h
In January, Sodankylä is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in January22February−7° · 2.1 h
In February, Sodankylä is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in February28March−2° · 4.5 h
In March, Sodankylä is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in March31April4° · 6.2 h
In April, Sodankylä is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in April46May11° · 7.2 h
In May, Sodankylä is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in May78June17° · 8.2 h
In June, Sodankylä is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in June76July20° · 8.1 h
In July, Sodankylä is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in July70August18° · 5.6 h
In August, Sodankylä is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in August33September11° · 3.6 h
In September, Sodankylä is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in September15October3° · 1.8 h
In October, Sodankylä is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 58 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in October17November−3° · 0.6 h
In November, Sodankylä is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä in November16December−6° · 0.0 h
In December, Sodankylä is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sodankylä.
Sodankylä 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 Sodankylä
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−17°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 18 | −8° | −17° | 0.4 h | 9 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | −8° | −17° | 2.1 h | 8 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 28 | −2° | −13° | 4.5 h | 7 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 4° | −6° | 6.2 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 46 | 11° | 1° | 7.2 h | 10 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 17° | 7° | 8.2 h | 13 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 20° | 10° | 8.1 h | 14 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 18° | 8° | 5.6 h | 13 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 33 | 11° | 3° | 3.6 h | 12 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 3° | −3° | 1.8 h | 11 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | −3° | −9° | 0.6 h | 10 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −6° | −14° | 0.0 h | 11 | 37 |
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
67.42° N, 26.60° E · 191 m · Europe/Helsinki
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sodankylä
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 9.6 hours of daylight in Sodankylä, 19 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Sodankylä: 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, Sodankylä has about 11 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sodankylä
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
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 Sodankylä
How breezy and how cloudy Sodankylä 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 Sodankylä typically peaks at 15 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 82 % of the sky over Sodankylä: 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
Snow in Sodankylä
When Sodankylä 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, Sodankylä has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 17 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 43 out of 100: possible.
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 Sodankylä
Weather for your travel dates
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Sodankylä 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.
Sodankylä has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- 0.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2,300 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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Sodankylä vs Kittilä
In October the holiday weather in Sodankylä and Kittilä is about equally good (score 15 vs 15). During the day it is about as warm in Kittilä as in Sodankylä.
| in October | Sodankylä | Kittilä |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 3° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Sodankylä
When is the best time to visit Sodankylä?
The best time to visit Sodankylä is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sodankylä?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Sodankylä?
The wettest month is July with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sodankylä get?
Sodankylä gets around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.2 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Sodankylä in?
Sodankylä is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sodankylä?
A nonstop flight from London to Sodankylä takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,300 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sodankylä?
Sodankylä has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 52, summer holidays 72, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 17.