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Lapland, Finland

Kemi

Kemi is a small town in Lapland, Finland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,371 (2023). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population19,371
Local time19:24
65.74° N, 24.56° EElevation 16 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal codes94100–94101, 94200 …
The year in Kemiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18October
October: high / low6° / 0°
Rain this month88mm
Sea this month8°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Kemi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-14°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthAugust

91 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

39 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 8.6 km

Weather in Kemi

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct8°3°
Fri23 Oct9°3°
Sat24 Oct9°4°3.3 mm
Sun25 Oct9°6°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct10°7°7.3 mm
Tue27 Oct9°4°6.8 mm
Wed28 Oct10°3°2 mm
Thu29 Oct10°6°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°4°
Sat31 Oct9°4°

When to go to Kemi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score172025293161646233181213
High-6°-6°-1°4°11°17°21°18°13°6°1°-3°
Low-13°-14°-10°-4°2°8°12°11°6°0°-5°-9°
Rain (mm)645050395465949181888362
Wet days121210101213151514131515
Sea0°0°0°0°3°10°15°15°12°8°4°1°

What's on in Kemi

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

Kemi's festivals through the year

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Monuments and museums in Kemi

All monuments

More museums: Kemi Gemstone Gallery

Outdoors around Kemi

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

Things to do
Kemin GolfGolf courses
2.4 km
KivilonkaViewpoints
2.6 km
LeirikeskusCamp sites
2.7 km
KemijokisuuViewpoints
3.5 km
PohjanrantaCamp sites
4.6 km
Kotieläinpuisto ArkadiaZoos
12 km

Nature around Kemi

Nature in Finland

Wildlife in October

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

Universities and research institutes

Lapland University of Applied SciencesUniversity or college · founded 2014

Towns and villages around Kemi

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

Kemi from above

Postal codes

94100–9410194200943009460094700947209480094900

Getting to Kemi

Kemi-Tornio AirportKEM
4.8 km
Oulu AirportOUL
97 km
Rovaniemi AirportRVN
108 km
KemiRailway station
0.5 km
TornioRailway station
22 km
HaparandaRailway station
22 km

Places near Kemi

Places with a climate like Kemi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kemi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kemi.
What is the hottest month in Kemi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Kemi?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kemi?
August is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kemi?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.
What is the postal code of Kemi?
Kemi has 9 postal codes: 94100–94101, 94200, 94300, 94600, 94700, 94720, 94800, 94900.