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

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Traveling to Porvoo, Finland? If you're planning to go to Porvoo, 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 Porvoo, Finland

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

Important essentials for Porvoo, Finland

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly choice.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

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


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities

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

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January

January in Porvoo is biting cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to high 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:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you are traveling to Porvoo in February, you will notice that it is freezing. Expect it to rain or snow 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

If you go to Porvoo in March, you will notice that it is frosty. Expect it to rain or snow 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Porvoo is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Porvoo during May, you will probably see that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Porvoo 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July here is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Porvoo is chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Porvoo, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Porvoo is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

In October, Porvoo is brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Porvoo, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

In November, Porvoo is frigid. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Porvoo, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Porvoo is very cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s 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 plan to see the stunning Porvoo Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Porvoo, Finland

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

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