Kajaani, Finland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Kajaani, Finland? If you're planning to go to Kajaani, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Kajaani, Finland

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

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

January

Traveling to Kajaani in January, you will notice that it is unbearably cold. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleece for under jacket
Waterproof footwear
Thermal undergarments
Umbrella
Neck gaiter
Waterproof luggage
Insulated boots
Thick pajamas
Multiple layer jacket shell
Coveralls
High performance gloves
Goggles for eye protection
Rain coat
Extreme cold weather gear

February

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Goggles for eye protection
High performance gloves
Fleece for under jacket
Coveralls
Extreme cold weather gear
Insulated boots
Thick pajamas
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Neck gaiter

March

March here is frosty. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Multiple layer jacket shell
Scarf
Pajamas, such as sweats
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Gloves
Umbrella
Rain coat
Very heavy socks
Waterproof footwear
Sweaters
Thermal undergarments

April

April in Kajaani can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Heavy socks

May

May for Kajaani is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Fleeces
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella

June

If you are traveling to Kajaani in June, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Dresses
Socks

July

If you go to Kajaani in July, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Skirts
Rain coat
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts

August

If you vacation in Kajaani during August, you are likely to find 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 low 50s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses

September

September in Kajaani is cold. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear

October

October in this region is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Rain coat
Fleeces
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens

November

November in Kajaani is freezing. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks

December

December for Kajaani can be dangerously cold. Temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Sweaters
Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof footwear
Insulated boots
Rain coat
Very heavy socks
Scarf
Fleeces
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof luggage
Gloves

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Kajaani, Finland

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

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Kajaani
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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