When to go · Kolari

Kolari in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Low; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedFinland month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

KolariHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 37 °F (3 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), 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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kolari, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Night low
Oct: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Feb: -19 °C (−2 °F)−2 °F (-19 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Feb: 8 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 0

October: Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

February: Inside Kolari's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing).

Kolari: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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