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! 
Thanks
Happy New Year!
New to Finland! Any Information would be helpful
bluemoon1168
31 December 2012 04:24:43
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Aurélie
31 December 2012 12:29:56
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Hello bluemoon1168.
Welcome to Expat.com!
Aurélie
citizen1
31 December 2012 13:51:56
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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.
tirlokf
04 January 2013 00:50:45
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citizen1
04 January 2013 11:50:21
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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
bluemoon1168
04 January 2013 23:02:39
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Thanks so much! All of this is very helpful.
Bigfish033
09 January 2013 23:06:48
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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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