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

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Traveling to Lieksa, Finland? If you're planning to go to Lieksa, here 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 Lieksa, Finland

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

Important essentials for Lieksa, Finland

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • 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).


  • Hand sanitizer

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


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in this region can be bitter cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

Traveling to Lieksa in February, you will notice that it is biting cold and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

In March, Lieksa is beyond freezing and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). This is also a rainy time for Lieksa, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Lieksa can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Lieksa is cold and somewhat rainy. 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 planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Lieksa is crisp and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you are traveling to Lieksa in July, you will notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you go to Lieksa in August, you will notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Lieksa is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) to 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 planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in this region is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November here is freezing and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Lieksa can be bitter cold and somewhat rainy. 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 about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the must-see Paateri church, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Pielisen Museo, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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