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

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Traveling to Kuopio, Finland? If you're planning to go to Kuopio, the following is 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 Kuopio, Finland

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

Important essentials for Kuopio, Finland

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

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


  • 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-19 protection you can have.


  • Travel insurance

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General health necessities

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

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January

January in Kuopio can be bitter cold. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C) to high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Kuopio can be bitter cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

Traveling to Kuopio in March, you will notice that it is frosty. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you are traveling to Kuopio in April, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Kuopio can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

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

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you visit Kuopio during July, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you vacation in Kuopio during August, you will probably see that it is relatively cool. 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 (low 10s 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:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

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

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Kuopio can be brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Kuopio is very cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December here 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:

If you are going to visit the stunning The Orthodox Church Museum, it's useful to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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