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Simo
Kuivaniemi Church
Kuivaniemi Church
Lapland, Finland

Simo

Simo is a village in Lapland, Finland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,753. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now5°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,753
Local time01:21
65.67° N, 25.05° EElevation 19 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal codes95200–95201
The year in Simoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15October
October: high / low5° / 0°
Rain this month79mm
Sea this month8°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Simo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

79 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

38 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby3+

within 12 km

Weather in Simo

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

14-day forecast
5°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct8°2°
Sat24 Oct8°4°3.8 mm
Sun25 Oct9°5°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct10°8°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct9°6°3.7 mm
Wed28 Oct10°6°7.9 mm
Thu29 Oct10°6°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct8°1°
Sat31 Oct4°-2°

When to go to Simo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131621294165646233151413
High-6°-6°-1°5°13°19°22°19°13°5°0°-3°
Low-14°-14°-10°-3°3°9°12°10°5°0°-6°-10°
Rain (mm)604847385466958673797659
Wet days141312101214171715181315
Sea0°0°0°0°3°10°15°16°12°8°4°1°

What's on in Simo

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

Monuments and museums in Simo

All monuments

More museums: Pahnilan museo

Outdoors around Simo

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

Lapin RinkiCamp sites
1.3 km
Ruunakari lintutorniViewpoints
7.4 km
Kotieläinpuisto ArkadiaZoos
12 km

Nature around Simo

Nature in Finland

Wildlife in October

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

Towns and villages around Simo

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

Simo from above

Postal codes

95200–95201

Getting to Simo

Kemi-Tornio AirportKEM
25 km
Oulu AirportOUL
83 km
Rovaniemi AirportRVN
106 km
KemiRailway station
23 km

Places near Simo

Places with a climate like Simo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Simo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simo.
What is the hottest month in Simo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Simo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simo?
October is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Simo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.
What is the postal code of Simo?
Simo has 2 postal codes: 95200–95201.