What’s the climate like in Vaasa?
The current climate in Vaasa features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vaasa in recent years was 34°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -21°C in January 2016.
On average, Vaasa gets 747 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 104 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 Vaasa?
The best time to visit Vaasa for mild to warm weather is June up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Vaasa.
Climate Table of Vaasa
The climate table of Vaasa 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 | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -6 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 3 | -1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 81 | 49 | 55 | 105 | 117 | 58 | 61 | 80 |
| Snow (cm) | 32 | 16 | 7,4 | 9,8 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,4 | 14 | 22 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 747 mm per year, averaging 62 mm per month
- Snowfall: 104 cm per year
- Driest months: 28 mm in April, 33 mm in March and 35 mm in February
- Wettest months: 117 mm in September, 105 mm in August and 81 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Vaasa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vaasa, Finland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vaasa
This graph shows how much rainfall Vaasa, Finland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Vaasa
This graph shows how much snow Vaasa, Finland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vaasa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vaasa, Finland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vaasa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vaasa, Finland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vaasa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vaasa, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Vaasa
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Vaasa, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Vaasa by Month
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