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

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

When to go to Posio, Finland

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

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

January

If you go to Posio in January, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February in Posio is beyond freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

March here is beyond freezing. 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:

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

April

Traveling to Posio in April, you will notice that it is very cold. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

May in Posio is brisk. 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:

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

June

June in Posio is relatively 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). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

If you are traveling to Posio in July, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

August here is cool. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

September in Posio is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

October in Posio is freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November in Posio is frigid. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 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:

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

December

December in Posio is unbearably cold. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 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:

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

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

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

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