Clothing in Tampere

[batu91baykara]

Hi everyone, I am coming to Tampere for masters degree and I do not know much about the weather conditions in Finland except that it can get very cold So I want to ask what should I get for clothing because I am coming from a warm weathered country. I have heard that it rains a lot in Finland and I should get a coat that is waterproof and windproof ? Also should I buy the coat from Finland or before I come to Finland, are the coats cheap in Finland? I would appreciate any suggestions and help. Thank you very much for any replies.

[Jukka Aho]

Hi everyone, I am coming to Tampere for masters degree and I do not know much about the weather conditions in Finland except that it can get very cold :D

Check out these links (and also the links on the sidebar):

http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/seasons-in-finland
http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather-in-recent-years
http://ilmasto-opas.fi/oppimismoduulit/ ... a/?lang=en
http://ilmasto-opas.fi/en/ilmastonmuuto ... arvot.html
http://ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/vuosi-2012

So I want to ask what should I get for clothing because I am coming from a warm weathered country.

Some typical winter coats (using the Finnish word for “winter coats” as the search keyword):

http://www.google.com/images?q=talvitak ... 1&tbm=isch

I have heard that it rains a lot in Finland and I should get a coat that is waterproof and windproof ? Also should I buy the coat from Finland or before I come to Finland, are the coats cheap in Finland? I would appreciate any suggestions and help. Thank you very much for any replies.

Some summers are rainier than the others. Depends on what you’re used to, I guess. Check out the precipitation statistics linked above. Wind is maybe more of a noticeable issue in the coastal cities/towns.

There are many similar threads here where people are asking about what kind of winter clothing they should invest in and whether it is cheaper to bring the clothes with you. Check them out by using the search function.

[riku2]

I am coming from a warm weathered country. I have heard that it rains a lot in Finland and I should get a coat that is waterproof and windproof ?

tell us where you are coming from. it certainly does not rain as much in finland as in India or Thailand. I can't think of many asian countries where it rains more and there is less rain in Finland than the UK or Norway.
The same question goes for clothes. If you arrive here from the USA then everything is shockingly expensive. If moving here from Switzerland or Iceland then prices seem more reasonable.

[biscayne]

For winter in Finland, I bought a "Kodiak" down coat from "Parajumpers". It's about 700 euro in the shops, you can order it for about 400 from various online sites. Lasts for years (so let's say it lasts 8 years, the actual price is 50 e per winter) and looks great. It's suitable for temps up to about -35c. The outer shell is quite "hard" as opposed to a softer shell down parka, so it is also good for wind shield factor and sleet, both of which you will experience in Helskinki. Not adverstising this company, got nothing to do with them, just personally had good experience with them. Noticed a lot of people in NYC wearing them last year too, and the wind there can be really cutting.

[Upphew]

For winter in Finland, I bought a "Kodiak" down coat from "Parajumpers". It's about 700 euro in the shops, you can order it for about 400 from various online sites. Lasts for years (so let's say it lasts 8 years, the actual price is 50 e per winter) and looks great. It's suitable for temps up to about -35c. The outer shell is quite "hard" as opposed to a softer shell down parka, so it is also good for wind shield factor and sleet, both of which you will experience in Helskinki. Not adverstising this company, got nothing to do with them, just personally had good experience with them. Noticed a lot of people in NYC wearing them last year too, and the wind there can be really cutting.

Looks like a coat that you can throw over t-shirt and you'll keep warm in normal winter weather! I've got some old Carhartt skiing jacket, but without down, and it can be too hot in -20. Its hood is excellent when riding bike in that temperature though.

Personally I'd suggest layers, but having a coat like that won't hurt. Just remember to use hat and mittens.