Finland in August

August is one of Finland's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 50/100, led by Helsinki at 87 — 20°C and 11 rainy days — while Ruka is cooler at 14°C and scores 15.

#11 of 12 months for Finland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇫🇮 Finland, month by month

50/100 in August

Where in Finland in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1HelsinkiCity20°C82 mm · 11 days87 tier AYes
2RovaniemiCity18°C74 mm · 11 days85 tier AYes
3RukaSki resort14°C95 mm · 15 days15 tier F—
4LeviSki resort15°C88 mm · 13 days12 tier F—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Finland in August

  • Berry and crayfish season · Helsinki · 20 Jul – 10 Sep (usually)
  • Helsinki Festival · Helsinki · 18 Aug – 5 Sep
  • Simerock · Rovaniemi · 7–8 Aug
  • Rovaniemi Old Market Days · Rovaniemi · 14–16 Aug
  • Aurora season · Rovaniemi and 2 more places · 25 Aug – 10 Apr (usually)

Peak crowds at 1 of Finland's 4 well-known places this month.

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