When to go · Äkäslompolo
Äkäslompolo in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (hiking, midnight sun), Sep (ruska)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 2°C36°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Finland overall
Verdict
MixedFinland month rating
Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (hiking, midnight sun), Sep (ruska)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.
Weather in October
- ÄkäslompoloHighs around 2 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 36 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Low
Finland overall: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings