August could be a good time to visit Kuusamo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +61°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in August. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuusamo has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Kuusamo in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuusamo for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +64°F with a maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +43°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +61°F.
Is Kuusamo warm or cold in August?
Kuusamo is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Kuusamo, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kuusamo in August
Kuusamo weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+61°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+32°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+70°F
Rainfall
81 mm
74 mm
54 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
82%
87%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
2
Cloudy days
7
9
11
Rainy days
20
19
16
Snowy days
0
0
1
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 81 mm to 74 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 3 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kuusamo in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kuusamo is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Kuusamo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 89 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Kuusamo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kuusamo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Kuusamo?
This is the weather in Kuusamo in August 2023:
1 August
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+70°F
2 August
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+73°F
3 August
🌧️
+67°F
4 August
🌧️
+69°F
5 August
🌧️
+66°F
6 August
☁️
+70°F
7 August
☀️
+69°F
8 August
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+78°F
9 August
🌧️
+69°F
10 August
☁️
+69°F
11 August
☁️
+70°F
12 August
☁️
+66°F
13 August
☁️
+69°F
14 August
☁️
+68°F
15 August
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+68°F
16 August
🌧️
+64°F
17 August
☁️
+60°F
18 August
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+62°F
19 August
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+61°F
20 August
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+63°F
21 August
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+65°F
22 August
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+61°F
23 August
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+58°F
24 August
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+60°F
25 August
☀️
+61°F
26 August
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+63°F
27 August
☀️
+65°F
28 August
☀️
+63°F
29 August
🌧️
+53°F
30 August
☁️
+63°F
31 August
🌧️
+60°F
In August 2023 Kuusamo had 13 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kuusamo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kuusamo in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+34°F) and the highest in 2020 (+43°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 201 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 481 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuusamo in August:
Is August a good time to visit Kuusamo?
It’s always a good time to visit Kuusamo, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kuusamo in August?
August has mild temperatures in Kuusamo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Kuusamo rainy in August?
Kuusamo is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kuusamo in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuusamo in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Finland
Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuusamo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.