Skiing in Finland
Plan a ski trip to Finland. 91 resorts across 18 ski regions, with live snow conditions, lift passes and chalets.
Finland Skiing at a Glance
18 ski regions, 91 ski resorts, 288 wildlife species recorded.
Travel Advisories for Finland
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Best Time to Visit Finland
The best months to visit Finland are April, May, June, based on temperature, snowfall, weather conditions, and skiing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Skiing Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature -4.6°C, rainfall 99.3mm, sunshine 4.9 hrs, humidity 76.9%
- February: Poor, temperature -3.3°C, rainfall 93.1mm, sunshine 6.4 hrs, humidity 75.2%
- March: Poor, temperature -0.8°C, rainfall 101.3mm, sunshine 7.7 hrs, humidity 74.1%
- April: Good, temperature 3°C, rainfall 96.7mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 72.6%
- May: Good, temperature 8.3°C, rainfall 113.9mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 74.2%
- June: Good, temperature 13.7°C, rainfall 117mm, sunshine 11.8 hrs, humidity 73.4%
- July: Good, temperature 15.8°C, rainfall 132.5mm, sunshine 11.9 hrs, humidity 74.6%
- August: Good, temperature 15.7°C, rainfall 120.1mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 75.1%
- September: Poor, temperature 11.8°C, rainfall 107.6mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 78%
- October: Poor, temperature 7.1°C, rainfall 119.8mm, sunshine 7 hrs, humidity 79.3%
- November: Poor, temperature 1.3°C, rainfall 101.3mm, sunshine 5.5 hrs, humidity 78.9%
- December: Poor, temperature -2.8°C, rainfall 121.1mm, sunshine 4.2 hrs, humidity 79.6%
Recommended Packing List for Finland
Based on average temperature of 5.4°C, typical conditions, humidity 76%.
- Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 5°C require warm insulation
- Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
- Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
- Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
- Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
- Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
- Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
- First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
- Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
- Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes
Ski Regions
- Central Finland - 8 ski resorts
- Finland - 0 ski resorts
- Kainuu - 5 ski resorts
- Kanta-Häme - 1 ski resorts
- Kymenlaakso - 4 ski resorts
- Lapland - 22 ski resorts
- North Karelia - 4 ski resorts
- North Ostrobothnia - 6 ski resorts
- North Savo - 6 ski resorts
- Ostrobothnia - 1 ski resorts
- Päijät-Häme - 2 ski resorts
- Pirkanmaa - 4 ski resorts
- Satakunta - 3 ski resorts
- South Karelia - 3 ski resorts
- South Ostrobothnia - 5 ski resorts
- South Savo - 4 ski resorts
- Southwest Finland - 2 ski resorts
- Uusimaa - 11 ski resorts