When to go · Nurmes
Nurmes in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (short daylight, cold).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Finland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (short daylight, cold).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Nurmes's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (winter activities).
- JanuaryGreatInside Nurmes's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (winter activities).
- FebruaryGreatInside Nurmes's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (winter activities).
- JuneGreatInside Nurmes's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (winter activities).
Weather in October
- NurmesHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 7 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 Nurmes, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (short daylight, cold).
January: Inside Nurmes's best window: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb (winter activities).
Nurmes: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings