Best time to visit FreeSki

The climate in FreeSki through the year

When to go

FreeSki scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June and July, peaking at 70 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 11°C, with rain on about 13 days and clear sky 50 % of the time. May and August are a fair alternative, with scores of 56–61. The lowest score is in January (13), when days are cool at around −5°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (23°C) is about 28 degrees warmer than a January day (−5°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 34 mm in April to 77 mm in August (about 670 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–March, deepest in February (about 30 cm).

Sea and daylight

The sea stays cool all year: it peaks at 21°C in July and falls to 0°C in January. Daylight lasts from about 5.5 hours in December to 19.5 hours in June.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. FreeSki scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July, up to 69
• City break (15–25 °C): May–July, up to 77
• Hiking (10–22 °C): May–July, up to 74
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–September, up to 89
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in February

How it compares

Of the 26 destinations Eddigo covers in Finland, FreeSki is the 13th coolest over the year and the 5th wettest. In June, when FreeSki scores 70, Lahti (171 km away) scores 72 and Saint Petersburg (173 km away) scores 70. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.