Climate Insights for Kestilä

Haapavesi-Siikalatva, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
July
96mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kestilä is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 731mm of precipitation falls per year. Kestilä receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kestilä is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Kestilä experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -11° Feb Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -10° Mar Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -8° Apr Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -3° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 11° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Oct Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 0° Nov Max: 0° Average: -1° Min: -3° Dec Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kestilä vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 37mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 17mm May Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 13mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 38mm Dec Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 50mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kestilä is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 731mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 96mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 38mm. That's 58mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kestilä receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 231cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Kestilä is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kestilä, which began on June 21, 2026. Kestilä is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Expect around 51cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 122cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -8°
Feb -7°
Mar -4°
Apr
May
Jun 14°
Jul 16°
Aug 14°
Sep
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -4°

The best time to visit Kestilä is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 96mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kestilä based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C
-6 °C
4 km/h
42 mm
35 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-4 °C
4 km/h
44 mm
37 cm
Mar
-8 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
38 mm
33 cm
Apr
-3 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
42 mm
17 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
52 mm
8 cm
Jun Current
8 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
5 °C
3 km/h
62 mm
13 cm
Nov
-3 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
67 mm
38 cm
Dec
-6 °C
-2 °C
4 km/h
59 mm
50 cm
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