When to go · Sotkamo
Sotkamo in November
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (cold, limited daylight) and Jan–Feb (very short daylight for hiking).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Low
- Finland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (cold, limited daylight) and Jan–Feb (very short daylight for hiking).
Is another month better than November?
November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Sotkamo's best window: Dec–Mar for snow sports, Jun–Aug for hiking and lakes.
- JanuaryGreatInside Sotkamo's best window: Dec–Mar for snow sports, Jun–Aug for hiking and lakes.
- FebruaryGreatInside Sotkamo's best window: Dec–Mar for snow sports, Jun–Aug for hiking and lakes.
- MarchGreatInside Sotkamo's best window: Dec–Mar for snow sports, Jun–Aug for hiking and lakes.
Weather in November
- SotkamoHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Low
Finland overall: Darkest before snow; Lapland winter season starts at month's end.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sotkamo, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Nov: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Jan: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0
November: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (cold, limited daylight) and Jan–Feb (very short daylight for hiking).
January: Inside Sotkamo's best window: Dec–Mar for snow sports, Jun–Aug for hiking and lakes.
Sotkamo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings