When to go · Sonkajärvi
Sonkajärvi in September
Good month. Outside the best window (June–August (especially July for the Wife‑Carrying event)). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (June–August (especially July for the Wife‑Carrying event)). 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:
- JuneGreatInside Sonkajärvi's best window: June–August (especially July for the Wife‑Carrying event).
- JulyGreatInside Sonkajärvi's best window: June–August (especially July for the Wife‑Carrying event).
- AugustGreatInside Sonkajärvi's best window: June–August (especially July for the Wife‑Carrying event).
Weather in September
- SonkajärviHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 7 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 Sonkajärvi, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jun: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Sep: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jun: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 7 (better)
Jun: 9
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jun: 1
September: Outside the best window (June–August (especially July for the Wife‑Carrying event)). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.
June: Inside Sonkajärvi's best window: June–August (especially July for the Wife‑Carrying event).
Sonkajärvi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings