Rauma
City in Finland
Rauma is a coastal city in Finland with a population of about 39,000. Located 215 kilometers from Helsinki, the city attracts visitors with its two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
What to see
The city features two significant UNESCO World Heritage sites. Old Rauma preserves the historic wooden architecture of the town, while Sammallahdenmäki offers an important archaeological site.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs around 18 °C. These months also see the most rain, with roughly 12 to 13 rainy days each. The winter months from December to March are cold, with temperatures often dropping below zero and frequent precipitation.
Getting there
Rauma is 215 kilometers from Helsinki. The nearest airport is Pori Airport, located 42 kilometers away. Alternatively, Turku Airport is 79 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Rauma
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | -2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -6 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 37 | 56 | 67 | 78 | 60 | 75 | 63 | 58 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Rauma (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.