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The climate of Tampere is
cold continental, with freezing winters and mild summers.
The city is the capital of the province of Pirkanmaa and is located in the south-west of Finland, at 61 degrees north latitude, in an area rich in lakes.
The
white nights, when it doesn't get completely dark even at midnight, occur from 7 May to 7 August.
In
winter, there can be cold spells of arctic origin. The coldest record is -37 °C (-34.6 °F) and was set in January 1967.
In
summer, there can be short hot periods. The highest record is 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) and was set in July 2010.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Tampere 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.
Tampere - Climate data
In Tampere, the
average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of -6.0 °C (21.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.2 °C (63.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Tampere - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | -8.6 | -2.8 | -5.7 | 16 | 27 | 21.7 |
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| February | -9.3 | -2.8 | -6 | 15 | 27 | 21.2 |
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| March | -6.3 | 1.7 | -2.3 | 21 | 35 | 27.9 |
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| April | -1 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 30 | 47 | 38.8 |
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| May | 4 | 15.2 | 9.6 | 39 | 59 | 49.3 |
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| June | 8.8 | 19.4 | 14.1 | 48 | 67 | 57.4 |
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| July | 12.1 | 22.4 | 17.2 | 54 | 72 | 63 |
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| August | 10.8 | 20.4 | 15.6 | 51 | 69 | 60.1 |
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| September | 6.4 | 14.6 | 10.5 | 44 | 58 | 50.9 |
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| October | 1.7 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 35 | 45 | 40.2 |
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| November | -2 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 28 | 36 | 32.1 |
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| December | -6 | -0.8 | -3.4 | 21 | 30 | 25.8 |
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| Year | 0.9 | 8.9 | 4.9 | 33.7 | 47.9 | 41 |
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In Tampere,
precipitation amounts to 570 millimeters (22.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest months (February, March, April) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Tampere - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 40 | 1.6 | 10 |
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| February | 30 | 1.2 | 8 |
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| March | 30 | 1.2 | 7 |
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| April | 30 | 1.2 | 7 |
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| May | 40 | 1.6 | 7 |
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| June | 65 | 2.6 | 9 |
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| July | 70 | 2.8 | 10 |
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| August | 65 | 2.6 | 10 |
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| September | 55 | 2.2 | 8 |
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| October | 55 | 2.2 | 10 |
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| November | 50 | 2 | 9 |
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| December | 40 | 1.6 | 10 |
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| Year | 570 | 22.4 | 105 |
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Tampere - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Tampere is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -5.7 °C (22 °F), with a minimum of -8.6 °C (16.4 °F) and a maximum of -2.8 °C (27 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -23 °C (-9 °F). However, it dropped to -32.1 °C (-25.8 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it reached 8 °C (46.4 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 91%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tampere is usually freezing cold. The average temperature is of -6.0 °C (21 °F), with a minimum of -9.3 °C (15.3 °F) and a maximum of -2.8 °C (27 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -22.5 °C (-8.5 °F). However, it dropped to -31.8 °C (-25.2 °F) in February 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it reached 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
March, the weather in Tampere is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.3 °C (28 °F), with a minimum of -6.3 °C (20.7 °F) and a maximum of 1.7 °C (35 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -17.5 °C (1 °F). However, it dropped to -25.1 °C (-13.2 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 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 11 kph (7 mph).
In
April, the weather in Tampere is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -1 °C (30.2 °F) and a maximum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.3 °C (6.3 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the weather in Tampere is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4 °C (39.1 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in May 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
June, the weather in Tampere is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °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 (80 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in June 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 19 hours and 20 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 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Tampere is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.2 °C (36 °F) in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in July 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
August, the weather in Tampere is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in August 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
September, the weather in Tampere is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.6 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
October, the weather in Tampere is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.6 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35 °F) and a maximum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -16.4 °C (2.5 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
November, the weather in Tampere is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.1 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -2 °C (28.3 °F) and a maximum of 2.2 °C (35.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.9 °C (-7.4 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it reached 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 92%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
December, the weather in Tampere is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -3.4 °C (26 °F), with a minimum of -6 °C (21.2 °F) and a maximum of -0.8 °C (30.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -18 °C (-0.5 °F). However, it dropped to -33 °C (-27.4 °F) in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it reached 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 5 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 93%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).