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Viherinkoski rock paintings
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Rautavesi, Central Finland
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Central Finland, Finland

Joutsa

Joutsa is a village in Central Finland, Finland. It has a population of about 4,079 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now4°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population4,079
Local time05:26
61.73° N, 26.12° EElevation 132 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
Postal codes19650–19651
The year in Joutsaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13October
October: high / low7° / 2°
Rain this month73mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Joutsa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

92 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

33 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 3.7 km

Weather in Joutsa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
4°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct8°3°
Sun1 Nov8°4°
Mon2 Nov7°3°2.1 mm
Tue3 Nov6°2°1 mm
Wed4 Nov7°-1°
Thu5 Nov8°3°
Fri6 Nov6°0°
Sat7 Nov5°1°
Sun8 Nov6°0°

When to go to Joutsa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score1020222151636562411389
High-4°-4°1°8°15°20°22°20°14°7°2°-2°
Low-10°-10°-7°-2°4°9°12°11°7°2°-2°-6°
Rain (mm)533638334472928358736056
Wet days161112131414211614171615

What's on in Joutsa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Joutsa

All monuments

Outdoors around Joutsa

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

TampinmyllyCamp sites
7.4 km
Kompelonlahden leirikeskusCamp sites
9 km
Tammimäen näkötorniViewpoints
11 km

Nature around Joutsa

Nature in Finland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Finland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Joutsa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Joutsa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Joutsa from above

Postal codes

19650–19651

Getting to Joutsa

Jyväskylä AirportJYV
78 km
Lappeenranta AirportLPP
132 km
Tampere-Pirkkala AirportTMP
138 km

Places near Joutsa

Places with a climate like Joutsa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Joutsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Joutsa.
What is the hottest month in Joutsa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Joutsa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Joutsa?
July is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Joutsa?
Joutsa has 2 postal codes: 19650–19651.