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The climate of Joensuu

The current climate in Joensuu features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of -4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Joensuu, Finland.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Joensuu in recent years was 33°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -27°C in January 2016.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Joensuu gets 501 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 360 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Finland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, or explore other destinations in Finland.

Best time to visit Joensuu?

The best time to visit Joensuu for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Joensuu.

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Climate Table of Joensuu

The climate table of Joensuu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) -4 -1 2 8 15 20 22 21 15 7 2 -1
Temp. min (°C) -9 -7 -6 -1 4 10 12 11 7 2 -1 -5
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Precipitation (mm) 30 33 25 22 38 43 65 80 47 47 33 38
Snow (cm) 79 97 73 27 0,9 0 0 0 0 1,7 20 62
UV Index 0 1 2 4 4 4 4 4 3 1 0 0

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Joensuu, Finland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Joensuu

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Yearly Temperature in Joensuu

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Joensuu, Finland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Joensuu

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Joensuu

Average Snowfall per Month in Joensuu

Total Yearly Snowfall in Joensuu

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Joensuu, Finland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Joensuu

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Average weather in Joensuu by month

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