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

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

When to go to Tornio, Finland

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

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

January

If you go to Tornio in January, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold and extremely snowy. Expect it to snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Goggles for eye protection
Fleece for under jacket
Waterproof boots
Coveralls
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Multiple layer jacket shell
Neck gaiter
Thermal undergarments
Extreme cold weather gear
Thick pajamas
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Insulated boots
High performance gloves

February

February in Tornio is biting cold and very snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

It snows most days. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thermal undergarments
Coveralls
High performance gloves
Goggles for eye protection
Neck gaiter
Thick pajamas
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Extreme cold weather gear
Fleece for under jacket
Waterproof coat
Insulated boots

March

March in Tornio is biting cold and very snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain occasionally.

It also snows about two thirds of the time. 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:

Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Very heavy socks
Thermal undergarments
Fleeces
Waterproof coat
Insulated boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Scarf
Pajamas, such as sweats
Sweaters

April

April for Tornio is very cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time and snows 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Heavy jacket
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters

May

In May, Tornio is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in 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 Tornio, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

June in Tornio is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

If you visit Tornio during July, you are likely to find that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. 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).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

In August, Tornio is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) and regularly jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Tornio, 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:

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

September

September for Tornio is pretty cool and very rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

October in Tornio can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

It also snows regularly. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Jacket or coat

November

November in Tornio can be bitter cold and very snowy. 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:

Fleeces
Gloves
Sweaters
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof boots
Insulated boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Scarf
Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Very heavy socks

December

December in Tornio can be bitter cold and extremely snowy. 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:

If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Coveralls
High performance gloves
Neck gaiter
Fleece for under jacket
Insulated boots
Umbrella
Thick pajamas
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof coat
Multiple layer jacket shell
Goggles for eye protection
Extreme cold weather gear

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Tornio, 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 Tornio
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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