Åland
Territory · Europe, Northern Europe
Åland is a territory in Northern Europe with a sovereign state of Finland. It covers 1,583 square kilometers with a population of about 31,000, and has Mariehamn as its capital. The territory offers travellers a collection of maritime museums, historic castles, and preserved ships.
Highlights
The site covers 3 top sights. Visitors can explore the city of Mariehamn, home to the Åland Maritime Museum and the historic ship Pommern. Another key sight is Kastelholm Castle.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Mariehamn, features average temperatures ranging from -2 °C in February to 16 °C in July and August. Rain occurs throughout the year, with monthly precipitation ranging from 26 mm in April to 70 mm in August. The warmest average temperatures occur in July and August at 16 °C.
Practical notes
The currency used is the euro. The official language is Swedish. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+02:00.
Cities
Top sights in Åland
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 16 °C. The wettest is August, with about 70 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | -1 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 45 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 48 | 48 | 70 | 54 | 63 | 63 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Mariehamn (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.