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

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

When to go to Kuusamo, Finland

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

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

January

January here is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

If you are traveling to Kuusamo in February, you will notice that it can be bitter cold. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

If you go to Kuusamo in March, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April in this region is very cold. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

May in Kuusamo is cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) to 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

July for Kuusamo is mild. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

August in Kuusamo is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

If you are traveling to Kuusamo in October, you will notice that it is freezing. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

Traveling to Kuusamo in November, you will notice that it is freezing. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Kuusamo is beyond freezing. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 20s 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:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Kuusamo, 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 Kuusamo
Appropriate museum wear

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