kesäkausi

Kesäkausi is a Finnish term that denotes the summer season. The word combines kesä, meaning summer, and kausi, meaning season or period, and it is used across various contexts to describe a time characterized by warmer weather, longer daylight, and often increased outdoor activity.

In everyday Finnish usage, kesäkausi covers the portion of the year typically associated with summer conditions, though exact dates vary by sector and region. It generally spans late spring to early autumn, with peak activity often occurring in the warmest months. The concept is closely linked to natural cycles, holidays such as midsummer, and the shift in daylight that accompanies the season.

Economic and social aspects of kesäkausi include seasonality in tourism, hospitality, and consumer demand. During kesäkausi, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and outdoor services experience higher occupancy and activity, influencing pricing, staffing, and logistics. In agriculture and forestry, kesäkausi marks a period of intensified field work and harvest activity when daylight hours support extended labor.

In sports and broadcasting, kesäkausi may refer to a summer schedule separate from the winter season. Some leagues organize outdoor competitions during kesäkausi, while others adjust calendars to accommodate vacations and favorable weather. In media, programming and event calendars often reflect kesäkausi to align with audience patterns and seasonal events.

See also: talvikausi, kevätkausi, syyskausi.