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Best time to go to Vaasa

When is the best time to go to Vaasa, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Vaasa?

In general the best time to visit Vaasa is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Vaasa in different months

This is the average weather in Vaasa for each month based on historic data:

May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +68°F during July.

In January, February, March, April, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 43 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 82 mm in August.

October, November, December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +21°F.

Climate in Vaasa

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Vaasa for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+46°F+46°F+54°F+70°F+82°F+88°F+90°F+86°F+77°F+64°F+54°F+46°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+27°F+27°F+32°F+43°F+54°F+63°F+68°F+64°F+55°F+45°F+36°F+30°F
Minimum Temperature
-33°F-29°F-20°F+5°F+23°F+32°F+41°F+36°F+27°F+3°F-6°F-13°F
Avg. water temperature
+35°F+33°F+33°F+36°F+47°F+59°F+69°F+66°F+62°F+53°F+46°F+41°F
Humidity, %
878681746870747882858888
Rain, mm
61010234862748269562819
Snow, mm
332524151000082432
Average wind speed, m/s
333333223333
Sunny Days
236787654312
Cloud Days
14131311988810121313
Rainy Days
112613141617161273
Snowy Days
1311116100003912

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Vaasa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Vaasa is July with average maximum temperature going up to +68°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +18°F.

Water temperature

Here are the water temperatures in Vaasa during the whole year:
Vaasa achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +62°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +31°F in average.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Vaasa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Vaasa is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 68%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Vaasa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 48 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 17 rainy days and 82 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Vaasa during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 13 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa:

What is the hottest month in Vaasa?

The hottest month in Vaasa is July with average maximum temperature of +68°F.

What is the coldest month in Vaasa?

The coldest month in Vaasa is January with minimum temperatures of +18°F.

Is Vaasa worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Vaasa could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Vaasa?

if you're looking to visit Vaasa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 6 mm of rain.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Vaasa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vaasa, 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.