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For the most comfortable weather in Saariselkä, aim for July. July tops our comfort score at 73/100, with highs around 63°F (17°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 13°F to 63°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.2 in (766 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 13°F-11°C | 14°F-10°C | 22°F-5°C | 31°F0°C | 45°F7°C | 56°F13°C | 63°F17°C | 58°F14°C | 47°F8°C | 33°F0°C | 22°F-6°C | 17°F-8°C |
| Avg low | 2°F-17°C | 3°F-16°C | 10°F-12°C | 21°F-6°C | 33°F1°C | 43°F6°C | 50°F10°C | 46°F8°C | 38°F3°C | 26°F-3°C | 13°F-10°C | 7°F-14°C |
| Rain/snow | 1.5 in39 mm | 1.3 in32 mm | 1.3 in34 mm | 1.7 in44 mm | 3.1 in78 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 4.5 in115 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 3.0 in76 mm | 2.4 in60 mm | 1.8 in45 mm | 1.7 in44 mm |
| Humidity | 99% | 99% | 98% | 97% | 86% | 80% | 83% | 88% | 92% | 97% | 99% | 99% |
| Cloud | 76% | 76% | 73% | 76% | 79% | 77% | 75% | 77% | 79% | 83% | 80% | 80% |
| Comfort | 45 | 45 | 46 | 44 | 46 | 63 | 73 | 66 | 51 | 40 | 43 | 43 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 240 m (787 ft), close to Saariselkä's own ~318 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 13–17°F (-11–-8°C) and lows down to 2°F (-17°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain or snow, 15% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December), averaging 44/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 22°F highs in March to 45°F by May. About 6.1 in (156 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 20% of the year's total. March & April are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 45/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 56–63°F (13–17°C). It's the wettest season, with about 12.4 in (314 mm) of rain, 41% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 43°F (6°C). July is among the best-scoring months (season average 67/100).
Temperatures slide from 47°F highs in September to 22°F by November. About 7.1 in (181 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. October & November are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in October & November; the season averages 45/100.
By comfort score: 3 Good, 5 Fair and 4 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Saariselkä, aim for July. July tops our comfort score at 73/100, with highs around 63°F (17°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of cool days.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.3 in (32 mm). The yearly total is around 30.2 in (766 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C) and highs of 13°F (-11°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 63°F (17°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 84%, and highs peak around 63°F (17°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in October – April, bottoming out around 2°F (-17°C) in January.
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