AI-generatedVaasa at a glance
- Best time
- May, Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 585 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Vaasa
Vaasa has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Vaasa is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May, July
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
08:1818:21
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 07:49–09:24 · evening 17:14–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:49 · evening 18:50–19:07
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.
What is the weather like in Vaasa in October?
In October, Vaasa is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Vaasa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 3 min08:18 – 18:21
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Helsinki
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
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
Sea temperature in Vaasa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.6 – 9.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vaasa ranges from 0.0 °C in February to 16.4 °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 15.0 and 17.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.8° | −0.1° | 1.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.0° | −0.5° | 0.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.1° | −0.4° | 0.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.2° | 0.2° | 2.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.2° | 3.8° | 6.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.4° | 8.5° | 13.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.4° | 13.9° | 17.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.4° | 15.0° | 17.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.2° | 12.1° | 14.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 8.7° | 7.6° | 9.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.3° | 3.8° | 6.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.6° | 0.7° | 4.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Vaasa
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 2.9 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Vaasa, 29 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Vaasa
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 it, 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.
Rain in Vaasa: 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, Vaasa has about 11 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vaasa
How breezy and how cloudy Vaasa 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 Vaasa typically peaks at 20 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: Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Vaasa: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 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 Vaasa
When Vaasa 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, Vaasa has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 17 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vaasa
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | −3° | −7° | 0.8° | 1.1 h | 10 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | −3° | −8° | 0.0° | 2.8 h | 7 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 1° | −5° | 0.1° | 4.9 h | 7 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 6° | −1° | 1.2° | 7.1 h | 8 | 33 |
| MayMay | 34 | 13° | 5° | 5.2° | 9.1 h | 8 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 18° | 10° | 10.4° | 10.1 h | 10 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 21° | 14° | 15.4° | 9.1 h | 12 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 19° | 13° | 16.4° | 7.2 h | 12 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 14° | 9° | 13.2° | 5.1 h | 10 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 7° | 4° | 8.7° | 2.9 h | 11 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 3° | −1° | 5.3° | 1.4 h | 11 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | −1° | −4° | 2.6° | 0.7 h | 11 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
63.10° N, 21.62° E · 7 m · Europe/Helsinki
Best time to visit Vaasa
The best time to visit Vaasa is in May and in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July. The wettest month is August with 77 mm of precipitation.
Vaasa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vaasa in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–13 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Vaasa in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Vaasa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Vaasa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -3–-1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vaasa for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vaasa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Vaasa: score 38 against 11. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 11 | 38better |
| Day high | 7° | 21° |
| Night low | 4° | 14° |
| Sea | 8.7° | 15.4° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 57 mmbetter | 76 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Vaasa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January-3° · Sea 1° · 1 h
In January, Vaasa is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in January15February-3° · Sea 0° · 3 h
In February, Vaasa is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 30 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in February22March1° · Sea 0° · 5 h
In March, Vaasa is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in March28April6° · Sea 1° · 7 h
In April, Vaasa is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in April34May13° · Sea 5° · 9 h
In May, Vaasa is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in May32June18° · Sea 10° · 10 h
In June, Vaasa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in June38July21° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In July, Vaasa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in July22August19° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In August, Vaasa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in August18September14° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In September, Vaasa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in September11October7° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In October, Vaasa is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Vaasa.
Vaasa in October10November3° · Sea 5° · 1 h
In November, Vaasa is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
Vaasa in November10December-1° · Sea 3° · 1 h
In December, Vaasa is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 45 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaasa.
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Vaasa vs. Umeå
In October the holiday weather in Vaasa and Umeå is about equally good (score 11 vs. 10). During the day it is about as warm in Umeå as in Vaasa.
| in October | Vaasa | Umeå |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 11 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 7° |
| Sea | 9° | – |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May, Jul | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Vaasa ranks 6 of 7 destinations in this country.
- Turku9°11°19
- 2Espoo9°11°17
- 3Helsinki9°11°16
- 4Rovaniemi4°16
- 5Oulu5°8°15
- 6VaasaThis page7°9°11
- 7Porvoo8°11°10
Planning a trip to Vaasa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Vaasa 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.
Vaasa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 34) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 1 °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
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 28
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 0.9 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 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,830 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.
Frequently asked questions about Vaasa
When is the best time to visit Vaasa?
The best time to visit Vaasa is in May and in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Vaasa?
The sea temperature in Vaasa ranges from 0.0 °C in February to 16.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Vaasa in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 8.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Vaasa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Vaasa?
The wettest month is August with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vaasa get?
Vaasa gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Vaasa in?
Vaasa uses the time zone Europe/Helsinki: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vaasa?
A nonstop flight from London to Vaasa takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vaasa?
Vaasa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 34) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 34, Summer holidays 28, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 11.
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