When to go · Sotkamo

Sotkamo in October

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: 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Finland overall
Prices: Low; Finland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sotkamo

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (cold, limited daylight) and Jan–Feb (very short daylight for hiking).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SotkamoHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 7 days

Finland overall: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.

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

First month

Second month

October: 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.