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Climate in Kuopio

Kuopio, Finland has a subarctic climate. The annual average temperature is about -2.5°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 81 rainy days a year, with around 1426 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 16.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -21.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Subarctic
Comfort score
41/100

Climate overview

Kuopio, Finland has a subarctic climate. The annual average temperature is about -2.5°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 81 rainy days a year, with around 1426 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 16.6°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -21.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Kuopio is classified as Subarctic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average-2.5°C
  • Warmest monthJul (16.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-21.6°C)
  • Comfort score41/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Kuopio receives about 650 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 81 rainy days. The wettest month is Aug and the driest is Feb.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Kuopio sees an estimated 1426 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Kuopio monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan-12.6°C-21.6°C39 mm588 h
Feb-10.6°C-19.6°C36 mm595 h
Mar-5.3°C-14.3°C36 mm5112 h
Apr2°C-7°C39 mm5136 h
May9.3°C0.3°C50 mm6150 h
Jun14.6°C5.6°C67 mm8146 h
Jul16.6°C7.6°C81 mm10129 h
Aug14.6°C5.6°C84 mm10125 h
Sep9.3°C0.3°C67 mm8131 h
Oct2°C-7°C56 mm7120 h
Nov-5.3°C-14.3°C50 mm6105 h
Dec-10.6°C-19.6°C45 mm689 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kuopio are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    -11°C / -20°C

    120 mm rain

  • Spring

    2°C / -7°C

    125 mm rain

  • Summer

    15°C / 6°C

    232 mm rain

  • Autumn

    2°C / -7°C

    173 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Kuopio has a climate comfort score of 41/100, a challenging year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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