Björkö (Korsholm) Island
Island community in Kvarken archipelago, Ostrobothnia
Island near Korsholm in Ostrobothnia; visitors come for archipelago scenery, boating and summer cottages.
Björkö (Korsholm) at a Glance#
How to Get to Björkö (Korsholm)#
From Vaasa or the Korsholm mainland, take a regional ferry or small passenger boat services that call at the archipelago in summer. During the off-season, local transport is limited; a private boat or arrangement with a local operator is often necessary.
Tips for Visiting Björkö (Korsholm)#
- If visiting during summer, take the small local ferry rather than trying to land a private craft - locals manage the tiny docks.
- Visit the village of Korsholm (Mustasaari) for context: the island's modern life ties into regional maritime traditions.
- Watch for seals offshore; they're often seen sunning on the rocks.
Best Time to Visit Björkö (Korsholm)#
Björkö (Korsholm) - an island/archipelago area in Ostrobothnia - is most accessible and pleasant in the short Nordic summer.
Weather & Climate near Björkö (Korsholm)#
Björkö (Korsholm)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (504 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -13° | 36 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.4h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -4° | -13° | 26 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.4h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Acceptable | -2° - 4° | -4° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 14.7h |
| May | Good | 4° - 10° | 4° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.8h |
| June | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.8h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.8h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 17° | 14° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.9h |
| September | Good | 7° - 12° | 7° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 55 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 54 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| December | Poor | -5° - -1° | -9° | 42 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.2h |
