When is the best season to travel in Northern Europe?

First of all, let me tell you that the best season to travel to Northern Europe is from May to September every year. During this period, the days are long and the nights are short, and the climate is mild and comfortable, making it very suitable for travel. The winter in Northern Europe is long and the daylight hours are relatively short, making it not suitable for tourism, but it is a good choice for ski enthusiasts.

Secondly, let’s introduce the climate conditions of each of the four Nordic countries.

1. Norway: Although it is located at a relatively high latitude, Norway’s climate is relatively mild due to the influence of the Mexican War Current. Under the influence of the Mexican War Current, the western region has an oceanic climate, with cool and dry summers, mild and snowy winters, and an average annual precipitation of about 2,000 mm. In the eastern region, the climate is mainly inland due to the barrier of the central mountains. May to mid-June is the most beautiful time in Norway. The fruit trees are in bloom, the mountains are lightly covered with snow, and the waterfalls are splashing... The end of June to the beginning of August is the peak tourist season in Norway. Tourist attractions are open one after another, and schools are on holiday. . Mid-August to October is the off-season for tourism, but October is the golden autumn season with bright colors. Winter enters after November, and there are many winter activities, the most famous of which is sauna.

2. Finland: Finland is located in northeastern Europe and is one of the northernmost countries in the world. A quarter of the country’s territory is within the Arctic Circle. Spring arrives in May, and summer is extremely short. There was a joke that “summer comes on Tuesday and leaves on Thursday.” July is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 15 degrees. Winter is colder, with January and February being the coldest. The average winter temperature in Helsinki is -14 to 3 degrees, and the lowest temperature can reach about minus 30 degrees; the lowest temperature in the north is about minus 50 degrees. The climate in summer is mild, with an average temperature of 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, and the sunshine hours are long. In the north, there is a polar day period from the end of May to early August, when the sun never sets. Rovaniemi, a city on the Arctic Circle, is the hometown of Santa Claus. It's bustling here at Christmas time. Visitors enter the fairy tale world and talk to Santa Claus about their feelings.

3. Sweden: Sweden is located at a higher latitude, and the Arctic passes through its northern territory, so the temperature is lower. However, due to the influence of the North Atlantic Warm Current, Sweden's climate is milder than other areas at the same latitude. In January, the average temperature in southern Sweden is minus 1 degree Celsius, and in the north it is minus 14 degrees Celsius. Winter in the capital Stockholm starts in December and ends at the end of March of the next year. The average temperature in winter is minus 3 degrees Celsius, and there is usually a lot of snowfall. The average temperature in most areas in July is 15 to 17 degrees, and the average temperature in Stockholm is around 18 degrees. May-September is the best travel season.

4. Denmark: Denmark has a mild and pleasant climate, which makes it suitable for traveling all year round. Usually the tourist season of the year starts from April and lasts until about November. The best time for tourism is from June to August. During peak season, art galleries and attractions close later and there are many free outdoor concerts and performances. The average summer temperature reaches 16°C-25°C and rarely drops below -1°C in winter.