Weather

Climate: Winters tend to be cold with a decrease in temperature towards the east and in the southern mountains. The coastlands on the Baltic Sea are slightly milder with cooler summers. Rainfall is spread throughout the year although summer is marginally wetter. Snow is common in winter. Summers are fairly warm with little variation throughout the country as a whole.

Clothing: Light to mediumweights for summer months. Heavier clothing required for the winter. Rainwear recommended throughout the year.