Climate - Kuopio (Finland)

The climate of Kuopio is cold continental, with freezing winters and mild summers.
The city is located in central Finland, in an area rich in lakes. In particular, it is surrounded by Lake Kallavesi, which makes summer nights milder (in fact, the minimum temperatures in summer are the same as those recorded in Helsinki, which is located on the coast), while it is often frozen in winter.
The white nights, when it doesn't get completely dark even at midnight, occur from 2 May to 12 August.
In winter, there can be cold spells of arctic origin. The coldest record is -39.3 °C (-38.7 °F) and was set in January 1987.
In summer, there can be short hot periods. The highest record is 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) and was set in July 2010.

Best Time

The best time to visit Kuopio is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account some rainy days and a bit of cold at night.

Kuopio - Climate data

In Kuopio, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of -8.4 °C (16.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.8 °C (64.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Kuopio, precipitation amounts to 650 millimeters (25.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (April) to 90 mm (3.5 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Kuopio - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Kuopio is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -8.2 °C (17 °F), with a minimum of -11.2 °C (11.8 °F) and a maximum of -5.2 °C (22.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -26 °C (-15 °F). However, it dropped to -34.7 °C (-30.5 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it reached 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kuopio is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -8.4 °C (17 °F), with a minimum of -11.8 °C (10.8 °F) and a maximum of -4.9 °C (23.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -26 °C (-14.5 °F). However, it dropped to -36.6 °C (-33.9 °F) in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, it reached 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) in February 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In March, the weather in Kuopio is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -3.7 °C (25 °F), with a minimum of -7.6 °C (18.3 °F) and a maximum of 0.2 °C (32.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -19 °C (-2.5 °F). However, it dropped to -26.5 °C (-15.7 °F) in March 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Kuopio is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.5 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) and a maximum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.9 °C (-3.8 °F) in April 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) in April 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Kuopio is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -5.9 °C (21.4 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Kuopio is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in June 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 20 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kuopio is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) in July 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the weather in Kuopio is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Kuopio is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In October, the weather in Kuopio is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.1 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.7 °F) and a maximum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.2 °C (8.2 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In November, the weather in Kuopio is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.2 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.1 °C (26.5 °F) and a maximum of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (10 °F). However, it dropped to -27.6 °C (-17.7 °F) in November 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 11.1 °C (52 °F) in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 91%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In December, the weather in Kuopio is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -5.2 °C (23 °F), with a minimum of -7.7 °C (18.1 °F) and a maximum of -2.7 °C (27.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -21 °C (-6 °F). However, it dropped to -32 °C (-25.6 °F) in December 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it reached 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 91%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).