October
Weather in October
October brings a substantial drop in temperatures in Espoo, Finland, paving the way for incoming winter. The transition from September's gentle cool to October's clear chill is noticeable. Cozy sweaters make their appearance as locals and visitors adjust to the falling temperatures. The changing leaves reach their peak, blanketing the city in autumn reds, oranges, and yellows, against a backdrop of early sunsets.
Note: It is advised against swimming in 10.4°C (50.7°F) when it drops below 10°C (50°F). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:53 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:26 EET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EET to EEST.
Sea temperature
In Espoo, the average seawater temperature in October is 10.4°C (50.7°F).Note: It is advised against swimming in 10.4°C (50.7°F) when it drops below 10°C (50°F). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:53 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:26 EET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EET to EEST.
Updated: Aug 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature in October?
In October, the average sea temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F). Swimming in 10.4°C (50.7°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the average length of the day in October in Espoo?
The average day length in October is 10h and 7min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:53 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 16:26 EET.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 03:00.
Average sea temperature in October
Espoo, Finland
- Average sea temperature in October: 10.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (0.1°C).
Average daylight in October
Espoo, Finland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 0min).
