Lauhanvuori National Park

Park Finnish national park protecting forests, marshes, and fells

Lauhanvuori National Park offers rounded hills, pine forests and mires; Finns visit for marked hikes, summer berries and cross-country skiing on compact trails.

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Lauhanvuori National Park
Lauhanvuori National Park, South Ostrobothnia, Finland
62.1333, 22.1667
Open year-round (daylight hours)
Free (no entrance fee for the national park)

Tips for Visiting Lauhanvuori National Park #

  • Aim for late spring through early autumn for the most reliable trail conditions and to enjoy the summit viewpoints; winter access is possible but trails and parking can be snowbound.
  • Pick up maps and trail information at the national park's visitor point before setting out-the park is a mix of forested hills and bogs with clearly marked routes, and some lookouts give long views over the surrounding countryside.
  • Visit midweek or early in the morning to avoid local weekend crowds and to have the observation points largely to yourself; be prepared for boggy sections on some lower trails after rain and follow marked boardwalks where present.

Best Time to Visit Lauhanvuori National Park #

Summer is the most accessible and pleasant time for hikes and wildlife viewing; winter offers snow activities but requires winter gear and experience.

Summer
June-August · 10-20°C
Long daylight and mild temperatures make this prime time for hiking, birdwatching and berry/mushroom foraging.
Autumn
September-October · 0-10°C
Colorful foliage and active mushroom/berry season; weather turns cooler and wetter and daylight shortens.
Winter
November-March · -15-0°C
Cold and snowy with frozen mires and trails; suitable for experienced winter hikers and cross-country skiing when conditions allow.

Weather & Climate near Lauhanvuori National Park #

Climate

Lauhanvuori National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (710 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
14.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
19.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
18.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

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