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Saariselkä in August
Saariselkä cools off: highs slip to 58°F (14°C), from 63°F in July, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain.
It scores 66/100 for comfort, 2nd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What August feels like
Days are mild at around 58°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 46°F (8°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.1 in (104 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 77%.
Long days help: there are roughly 17 h 07 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 73/100 in July to 66/100.
- Our Rovaniemi, Saariselkä & Helsinki route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Saariselkä in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Urho Kekkonen National Park
One of Finland's largest national parks, with groomed ski trails, wilderness huts and open fells east of Saariselkä.
Why now August scores 66/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ski Saariselkä
Floodlit downhill slopes and a sledding run on the sides of Kaunispää, a few minutes from the village.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 4.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kaunispää
438-metre fell above the village with a summit restaurant, ski slopes and an open northern horizon for auroras.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Kiilopää
Fell centre run by the Finnish outdoor association Suomen Latu, with ski and snowshoe trails and a lakeside smoke sauna.
Nearby in August
- Rovaniemi in August~140 mi · highs 63°F, 3.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Tromsø in August~226 mi · highs 60°F, 4.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Saariselkä in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Saariselkä?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 66/100 against a best of 73 in July. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain.
How cold is Saariselkä in August?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Saariselkä in August?
Some: about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.2 in (766 mm).
What should I pack for Saariselkä in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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