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When to go · Puolanka

Puolanka in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
14°C (57°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Finland overall
Prices
Medium
Finland overall

Verdict

GoodFinland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • PuolankaHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Finland overall
Medium
Prices · Finland overall
Medium

Finland overall: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Sep: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Jan: -14 °C (7 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 9

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.

January: Inside Puolanka's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for ski resort.

Puolanka: 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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Across Finland in September →