New to Finland! Any Information would be helpful

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bluemoon1168Member31 December 2012 02:24:43

Hey,

I am from the United States and will be moving to Rovaniemi, Finland next August to attend the University of Lapland for a couple of months. I have never traveled to Finland before and was wondering if I could get some advice/information on clothes I should wear, on the weather, dos and don'ts, etc.?
Any information would be helpful!

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AurélieViP31 December 2012 10:29:56

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Hello bluemoon1168.

Welcome to Expat.com!

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citizen1ViP31 December 2012 11:51:56

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Bluemoon, August in Rovaniemi the sun never really sets. Bring along an eye mask if you have difficulty sleeping if it's not pitch-black.

Bring along or buy some insect repellent on the spot, just in case. You've never seen mosquitoes and gnats like that, even though the worst is over by August.

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tirlokfGuest03 January 2013 22:50:45

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citizen1ViP04 January 2013 09:50:21

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Average lowest temps in Rovaniemi are around 2.9 degrees centigrade in September, so you may not need arctic gear.

http://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/In-English … r--Climate

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bluemoon1168Member04 January 2013 21:02:39

Thanks so much! All of this is very helpful.

Bigfish033 Member

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Bigfish033Member09 January 2013 21:06:48

if winter bring same clothes as if you are going to a skiing vacation in summer shorts and t shirt i have been living here for 13 years contact me if you need any info about finland :-)

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