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October · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 18/100

Vaasa in October

Poor · 18/100Beach 11/100
High / low8° / 2°daily averages
Precipitation68 mm13 wet days
Sea9°surface temperature
63.10° N, 21.62° EElevation 7 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goVaasa · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18October
Best timeJun–Aug
October: high / low8° / 2°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Vaasa averages daytime highs of 8° and night-time lows of 2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 68 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.

Days are 6.8° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 5°. The sea averages 9°, too cold for most swimmers.

October scores 18/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Vaasa. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:20 and sets at 18:20 local time, giving 10 h 00 min of daylight. Days shorten by 185 minutes over the month.

Why 18/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%4%
Clear skies · 25%65%

Beach score this month: 11/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Vaasa this month

Korsholm
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Korsholm

Ostrobothnia · 3.9 km NE
8°Oct high
13wet days
18score
Korsholm
Malax
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Malax

Ostrobothnia · 17 km S
8°Oct high
15wet days
16score
Malax
ivTop of the table

Finland's best in October

Where to go in October
Naantali
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Naantali

Southwest Finland
9°Oct high
13wet days
20score
Naantali
Helsinki
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Helsinki

Uusimaa
9°Oct high
13wet days
19score
Helsinki
Turku
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Turku

Southwest Finland
9°Oct high
13wet days
19score
Turku
Espoo
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Espoo

Uusimaa
9°Oct high
13wet days
19score
Espoo
·Questions

Vaasa in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Vaasa?

October scores 18/100 for Vaasa, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 8°C with 13 wet days.

How warm is Vaasa in October?

Daytime highs average 8°C and night-time lows 2°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Vaasa in October?

Vaasa receives about 68 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 13 days.

Can you swim in Vaasa in October?

The sea averages 9°C in October, cold for most swimmers.