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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster
...I personally would prefer to get the cloudy dreary weather out of the way during the winter when the temps are low anyway, and have sunnier summers, but the lack of sun in the winters can be trying.
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I love those sunny winter days. They're typically even colder without cloud cover to trap what little warmth there is, but it's wonderful when it's cold (doesn't matter how cold, a high of -15 is fine) but bright and sunny and no wind.
MisterF, Re: Finland. Helsinki's winter temperatures are more tolerable than London's or KW's. But it does get dark. Even in February, many days are above freezing, which means snow accumulation is light (but which also means it can feel damp).
There are relatively few unpleasantly hot days in summer in Helsinki. That's the real pain of living in southern Ontario, to my mind (I don't know too much about other parts of the country): February can be unpleasantly cold, and it's sometimes only a four-month wait until people start complaining about the heat...