Kuusamo

Town · North Ostrobothnia, 🇫🇮 Finland

Population 15,019

Area 5,767 km²

Time zone Europe/Helsinki

Official website www.kuusamo.fi

Kuusamo

Kuusamo – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Featured Lists

Lysy / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kuusamo Essentials

Kuusamo serves as a gateway to the Arctic wilderness, defined by the rugged terrain of Oulanka National Park and the year-round outdoor hub of Ruka. The region is home to the dramatic Kiutaköngäs rapids and the prehistoric Värikalliot rock paintings, which date back over 4,000 years. Visitors can observe native predators at the Kuusamo Predator Centre or engage with traditional reindeer husbandry. The landscape is characterized by steep fells like Valtavaara and the winding Kitkajoki river, offering a diverse cross-section of Northern Ostrobothnia’s natural heritage.

Kuusamo — Map

Kuusamo — Map

Climate & when to visit

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor

-10° (feels like -16°) · extremes -27°–0°
-16° at night
13 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
4 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

-10° (feels like -15°) · extremes -26°–0°
-16° at night
11 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

-5° (feels like -10°) · extremes -21°–0°
-11° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–7°
-5° at night
13 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -4°–18°
2° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–22°
8° at night
17 rainy days
5 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
22 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–24°
11° at night
20 rainy days
4 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair

16° (feels like 15°) · extremes 4°–22°
9° at night
18 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor

10° (feels like 8°) · extremes -1°–17°
5° at night
16 rainy days
3 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

2° (feels like -1°) · extremes -10°–9°
-1° at night
17 rainy days
1 sunny day
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

-4° (feels like -9°) · extremes -18°–2°
-8° at night
14 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
5 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

-8° (feels like -13°) · extremes -23°–0°
-13° at night
14 rainy days
0 sunny days
0 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
2 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Finnish, Swedish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +358

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

North Ostrobothnia Oulanka National Park

Other Destinations

Oulu Raahe Kalajoki