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Jyväskylä, Central Finland Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Jyväskylä, Central Finland?
Jyväskylä, Central Finland gets 622 mm of precipitation a year over about 181 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 22°C) and February the coldest (average low -12°C).
Subarctic climate
Jyväskylä, Central Finland has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -4°C in January to 22°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -10° | -3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | -3° | 8° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 9° | 21° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 1° | 7° |
How much rain does Jyväskylä get?
Jyväskylä gets 622 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 181 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 76% of Finland.
July is the wettest month, with 78 mm. March is the driest, with 32 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 20.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 24 days, to April 22, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Jyväskylä got 185 mm of rain, against a normal of 622 mm for those months. December 2025 had the most, with 52 mm.
Jyväskylä weather by month
Jyväskylä weather in January
In January, Jyväskylä averages a high of -4°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 8°C (2025) and the record low is -38°C (1987).
Jyväskylä weather in February
In February, Jyväskylä averages a high of -4°C and a low of -12°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 11°C (1990) and the record low is -37°C (1978).
Jyväskylä weather in March
In March, Jyväskylä averages a high of 1°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 16°C (2007) and the record low is -32°C (1981).
Jyväskylä weather in April
In April, Jyväskylä averages a high of 8°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 23°C (1998) and the record low is -19°C (1988).
Jyväskylä weather in May
In May, Jyväskylä averages a high of 15°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 29°C (2014) and the record low is -9°C (1995).
Jyväskylä weather in June
In June, Jyväskylä averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 33°C (2021) and the record low is -3°C (2017). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Jyväskylä weather in July
In July, Jyväskylä averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 34°C (2010) and the record low is 1°C (1987).
Jyväskylä weather in August
In August, Jyväskylä averages a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 32°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (1973). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Jyväskylä weather in September
In September, Jyväskylä averages a high of 14°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 26°C (2024) and the record low is -9°C (1986).
Jyväskylä weather in October
In October, Jyväskylä averages a high of 7°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 20°C (2018) and the record low is -19°C (1992).
Jyväskylä weather in November
In November, Jyväskylä averages a high of 1°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 13°C (2015) and the record low is -27°C (1990).
Jyväskylä weather in December
In December, Jyväskylä averages a high of -2°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 20 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 12% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 9°C (2015) and the record low is -35°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Jyväskylä
June is the sunniest month in Jyväskylä, with estimated sunshine of 49% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. November is the cloudiest, at 10%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 27% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Jyväskylä is cloudier than 61% of Finland.
Humidity peaks in November at 92% and is lowest in May at 61%.
First and last freeze in Jyväskylä
The first fall freeze in Jyväskylä typically comes around September 8, and the last spring freeze around May 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 101 days.
Jyväskylä weather records
These records cover JYVASKYLA LENTOASEMA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Jyväskylä station is 34°C, on July 29, 2010. The coldest is -38°C, on January 8, 1987.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 97 mm of precipitation, on July 28, 2023.
46 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Jyväskylä
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -3°C and lows near -10°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 8°C and lows near -3°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 10°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 7°C and lows near 1°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11° | -4° | 43 mm | 19 | 90% | 14% | 8° | -38° |
| February | -12° | -4° | 33 mm | 15 | 88% | 18% | 11° | -37° |
| March | -8° | 1° | 32 mm | 13 | 77% | 32% | 16° | -32° |
| April | -2° | 8° | 33 mm | 11 | 70% | 39% | 23° | -19° |
| May | 3° | 15° | 43 mm | 12 | 61% | 41% | 29° | -9° |
| June | 8° | 19° | 67 mm | 14 | 63% | 49% | 33° | -3° |
| July | 11° | 22° | 78 mm | 15 | 73% | 34% | 34° | 1° |
| August | 9° | 20° | 67 mm | 14 | 78% | 35% | 32° | -2° |
| September | 5° | 14° | 58 mm | 14 | 84% | 24% | 26° | -9° |
| October | 1° | 7° | 65 mm | 17 | 89% | 17% | 20° | -19° |
| November | -3° | 1° | 53 mm | 18 | 92% | 10% | 13° | -27° |
| December | -7° | -2° | 50 mm | 20 | 92% | 12% | 9° | -35° |
Station: JYVASKYLA LENTOASEMA, 18 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Jyväskylä climate questions
How much rain does Jyväskylä get?
Jyväskylä gets 622 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 181 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Jyväskylä?
July is the wettest month in Jyväskylä, with 78 mm. March is the driest, with 32 mm.
How many rainy days does Jyväskylä have a year?
Jyväskylä has about 181 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 20.
What is the hottest month in Jyväskylä?
July is the warmest month in Jyväskylä, with an average high of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Jyväskylä?
February is the coldest month in Jyväskylä, with an average low of -12°C.
What is the record high temperature in Jyväskylä?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Jyväskylä station is 34°C, set on July 29, 2010. The record low is -38°C, on January 8, 1987.
What is the sunniest month in Jyväskylä?
June is the sunniest month in Jyväskylä, with estimated sunshine of 49% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. November is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Jyväskylä?
The first fall freeze in Jyväskylä typically comes around September 8. The last spring freeze is around May 30.
What is the best time to visit Jyväskylä?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.