What’s the climate like in Joensuu?
The current climate of Joensuu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of -4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Joensuu in recent years was 33°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -27°C in January 2016.
On average, Joensuu gets 501 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 360 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Finland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, or have a look at other destinations in Finland.
Best time to visit Joensuu?
The best time to visit Joensuu for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Joensuu.
Climate Table of Joensuu
The climate table of Joensuu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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) | -4 | -1 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -9 | -7 | -6 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 30 | 33 | 25 | 22 | 38 | 43 | 65 | 80 | 47 | 47 | 33 | 38 |
| Snow (cm) | 79 | 97 | 73 | 27 | 0,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,7 | 20 | 62 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 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: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 501 mm per year, averaging 42 mm per month
- Snowfall: 360 cm per year
- Driest months: 22 mm in April, 25 mm in March and 30 mm in January
- Wettest months: 80 mm in August, 65 mm in July and 47 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Joensuu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Joensuu, 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 Joensuu
This graph shows how much precipitation Joensuu, Finland, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Joensuu
This graph shows how much snow Joensuu, Finland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Joensuu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Joensuu, Finland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Joensuu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Joensuu, 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 Joensuu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Joensuu, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Joensuu
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Joensuu, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Joensuu by Month
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