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Jyväskylä

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Should I visit Jyväskylä?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Entry to Finland, including Jyväskylä, follows the European Entry‑Exit System (EES) requirements. No travel restrictions or heightened security alerts are listed for the area.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Low crime rates typical of Finnish cities
  • Standard EU health and safety standards
  • Reliable public services and infrastructure

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Jyväskylä month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jyväskylä are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -8°C), and July the wettest (about 93 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-3.8-8.5521.3
February-2.8-7.6482.8
March1.2-5.9406.1
April6.9-2.2479.2
May14.44.34812.4
June19.510.56613.9
July21.213.39312.8
August19.312.18710.8
September14.18.3746.7
October7.02.8723.4
November1.9-1.2621.1
December-1.3-5.0600.6

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1539

    According to the oldest available taxation documents (maakirja), there were seven estates on the Jyväskylä region in 1539.

  2. Documented history · 1600

    The oldest estate in Jyväskylä continuously held by the same family is the estate of Lahti, which emerged when the estate of Mattila was split between two brothers in 1600.

  3. Documented history · 1575

    The name Jyväskylä was mentioned in 1575 as Jyueskylä.

  4. Documented history · 1565

    A shorter form of the name, Jyväs (written Jyuexe) was mentioned slightly earlier in 1565 and again (this time written Jyues) in 1570.

Current public leadership

  • Timo Koivisto

    Wikidata currently records this person as Jyväskylä's head of government. Finnish mayor.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Jyväskylä has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Jyväskylä yet.

Local business and employers

  • Aidon

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Jyväskylä. Finnish technology company.

  • Vapo

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Jyväskylä. Finnish state-owned enterprise.

  • Viherlandia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Jyväskylä.

  • Koiviston Auto Jyväskylä

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Jyväskylä. Bus operator based in Jyväskylä, Finland.

  • Star Arcade

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Jyväskylä.

Newspapers and local media

  • Jyväskylän Ylioppilaslehti

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Jyväskylä. Finnish student newspaper.

  • Keskisuomalainen

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Jyväskylä. Finnish newspaper published in Jyväskylä.

  • Kyläkirjaston Kuvalehti

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Jyväskylä. 1877-1918 Finnish magazine.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Jyväskylä, in brief

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02 · History

How Jyväskylä took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Jyväskylä

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Jyväskylä

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Jyväskylä

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Jyväskylä

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Jyväskylä

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08 · Questions

Questions about Jyväskylä

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jyväskylä

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01 · Q&A

Where is Jyväskylä located and what are its coordinates?

Jyväskylä is situated in Finland at geographic coordinates 62.2415, 25.7209 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Jyväskylä?

Jyväskylä has a recorded population of approximately 148,744 and observes the Europe/Helsinki time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Jyväskylä?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Jyväskylä include fi-FI, sv-FI, smn, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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