Finland, Finland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Finland, Finland? If you're planning to go to Finland, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Finland, Finland

Based on the climate and weather in Finland, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Finland, Finland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Finland, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Finland, Finland by month

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January

January in Finland is beyond freezing. Temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.

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February

If you are traveling to Finland in February, you will notice that it is unbearably cold. Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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March

March for Finland can be extremely cold. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.

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April

April in Finland can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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May

If you vacation in Finland during May, you may see that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

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June

June in Finland is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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July

If you visit Finland during July, you may see that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally around 60 during the day.

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August

If you are traveling to Finland in August, you will notice that it is cool. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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September

If you visit Finland during September, you might see that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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October

If you go to Finland in October, you will notice that it is cold. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

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November

If you are traveling to Finland in November, you will notice that it can be extremely cold. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

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December

If you go to Finland in December, you will notice that it can be bitter cold. Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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Activities for Finland, Finland

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Finland.

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