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Kuusamo in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kuusamo in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Kuusamo in October 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
October may not be the ideal time to visit Kuusamo, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +37°F, and there are only about 1 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 10 snowy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 28 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
90%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuusamo has uncomfortable weather in October.

Average temperature in Kuusamo in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuusamo for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +34°F with a maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +12°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 76% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +21°F.

Is Kuusamo warm or cold in October?

Kuusamo is typically chill in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Kuusamo:

Climate in Kuusamo in October

Kuusamo weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+50°F+37°F+27°F
Min. temperature
+25°F-4°F-18°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+59°F+48°F
Rainfall
54 mm28 mm6 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
87%90%92%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
211
Cloudy days
111313
Rainy days
1681
Snowy days
11015

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 28 mm. Humidity rises from 87% to 90%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in September to 1 in October.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuusamo in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 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 decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kuusamo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 15 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Kuusamo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in October is about 52 mm, with a 26% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Kuusamo?

This is the weather in Kuusamo in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+50°F
2 October
🌧️
+45°F
3 October
☁️
+45°F
4 October
☁️
+47°F
5 October
☀️
+40°F
6 October
☀️
+39°F
7 October
🌨️
+35°F
8 October
☁️
+35°F
9 October
☁️
+32°F
10 October
☁️
+34°F
11 October
🌨️
+35°F
12 October
🌨️
+36°F
13 October
☁️
+36°F
14 October
🌨️
+37°F
15 October
🌨️
+37°F
16 October
🌨️
+35°F
17 October
☁️
+34°F
18 October
☁️
+31°F
19 October
☀️
+30°F
20 October
☀️
+29°F
21 October
☀️
+34°F
22 October
☁️
+29°F
23 October
☀️
+28°F
24 October
☁️
+29°F
25 October
☁️
+26°F
26 October
☁️
+25°F
27 October
🌨️
+27°F
28 October
☁️
+25°F
29 October
🌨️
+23°F
30 October
☁️
+21°F
31 October
☁️
+21°F
In October 2023 Kuusamo had 6 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°F, with an absolute maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +21°F. The average humidity was 92%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Kuusamo?

There is never a bad time to go to Kuusamo, but the weather isn’t the best in October, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Kuusamo and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Kuusamo in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kuusamo rainy in October?

Kuusamo is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kuusamo in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuusamo in October, 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.

Monthly weather in Kuusamo

Source of the data

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.