AI-generatedVantaa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 685 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Vantaa
Vantaa has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while February is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Vantaa is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vantaa
The best time to visit Vantaa is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 85 mm.
Vantaa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vantaa in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 3–16 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Vantaa in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Vantaa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Vantaa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–1 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 34 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
Rainy months
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: June – August
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 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:5718:14
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 07:31–08:57 · evening 17:14–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:31 · evening 18:40–18:56
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 Vantaa compared with home
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What is the weather like in Vantaa in October?
In October, Vantaa is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 17 min07:57 – 18:14
- 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
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %10 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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 Vantaa
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 Vantaa: score 84 against 19. In June, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 61 mmbetter | 73 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vantaa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January−1° · 1.2 h
In January, Vantaa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in January18February−2° · 2.4 h
In February, Vantaa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in February26March3° · 4.6 h
In March, Vantaa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in March39April10° · 6.5 h
In April, Vantaa is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in April81May16° · 9.2 h
In May, Vantaa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in May84June21° · 9.1 h
In June, Vantaa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in June81July23° · 9.4 h
In July, Vantaa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in July77August22° · 7.7 h
In August, Vantaa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 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 Vantaa.
Vantaa in August64September16° · 5.0 h
In September, Vantaa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in September19October9° · 2.7 h
In October, Vantaa is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in October13November4° · 1.1 h
In November, Vantaa is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in November12December1° · 0.8 h
In December, Vantaa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 57 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vantaa.
Vantaa in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vantaa
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 (−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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | −1° | −7° | 1.2 h | 12 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | −2° | −8° | 2.4 h | 10 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 3° | −5° | 4.6 h | 8 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 10° | 1° | 6.5 h | 9 | 38 |
| MayMay | 81 | 16° | 6° | 9.2 h | 9 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 21° | 11° | 9.1 h | 12 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 23° | 14° | 9.4 h | 13 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 22° | 12° | 7.7 h | 13 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 16° | 8° | 5.0 h | 10 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 9° | 3° | 2.7 h | 12 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 4° | −1° | 1.1 h | 12 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 1° | −4° | 0.8 h | 13 | 57 |
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
60.29° N, 25.04° E · 18 m · Europe/Helsinki
Sunshine hours in Vantaa
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 2.7 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Vantaa, 26 % 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 in Vantaa: 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, Vantaa has about 12 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Vantaa
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 6).
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 Vantaa
How breezy and how cloudy Vantaa 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 Vantaa typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Vantaa: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 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 Vantaa
When Vantaa 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, it hardly ever snows in Vantaa.
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.
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Weather for your travel dates
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Vantaa 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.
Vantaa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,850 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.
Compare & alternatives
Vantaa compared
Put Vantaa side by side with another destination.
Vantaa vs Helsinki
In October the holiday weather in Vantaa and Helsinki is about equally good (score 19 vs 20). During the day it is about as warm in Helsinki as in Vantaa.
| in October | Vantaa | Helsinki |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Vantaa ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Espoo9°11°21
- 2Turku9°11°21
- 3Helsinki9°11°20
- 4VantaaThis page9°19
- 5Seinäjoki7°16
- 6Kokkola7°9°16
- 7Hämeenlinna8°15
- 8Kouvola8°15
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Frequently asked questions about Vantaa
When is the best time to visit Vantaa?
The best time to visit Vantaa 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 Vantaa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Vantaa?
Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 85 mm. The driest month is March with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vantaa get?
Vantaa gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 0.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Vantaa in?
Vantaa is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vantaa?
A nonstop flight from London to Vantaa takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vantaa?
Vantaa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 82, summer holidays 78, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 13.