When is the best time to go to Kotka

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kotka, Finland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kotka weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kotka are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kotka January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 39mm 0.7hrs 8.5hrs 1°C

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kotka during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kotka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Kotka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kotka with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kotka February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 31mm 1.7hrs 10.6hrs 0°C

February in Kotka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kotka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kotka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kotka with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in February »

March

Kotka March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 34mm 3.5hrs 13.1hrs 0°C

The weather in March in Kotka is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kotka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Kotka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kotka with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in March »

April

Kotka April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 32mm 5.6hrs 16.1hrs 2°C

Kotka's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kotka.

April is in the spring in Kotka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kotka with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in April »

May

Kotka May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 35mm 8.6hrs 19.4hrs 5°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Kotka and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kotka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Kotka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kotka with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in May »

June

Kotka June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 42mm 10.1hrs 8.5hrs 11°C

The climate in Kotka during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kotka, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kotka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kotka with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in June »

July

Kotka July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 65mm 9hrs 10.6hrs 16°C

July in Kotka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kotka, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Kotka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kotka with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in July »

August

Kotka August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 79mm 6.7hrs 13.1hrs 17°C

The weather in August in Kotka is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kotka, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Kotka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kotka with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in August »

September

Kotka September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 69mm 4.2hrs 16.1hrs 14°C

Kotka's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kotka.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kotka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kotka with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in September »

October

Kotka October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 66mm 2.5hrs 19.4hrs 10°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Kotka and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kotka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kotka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kotka with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in October »

November

Kotka November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 61mm 0.8hrs 8.5hrs 6°C

November in Kotka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kotka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kotka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kotka with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in November »

December

Kotka December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 53mm 0.5hrs 10.6hrs 3°C

December in Kotka is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kotka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Kotka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kotka with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kotka weather in December »

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Kotka weather stats

Kotka weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.8°C 69.4°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: June 10.1hrs
Coldest month: February -4.7°C 23.5°F
Wettest month: August 79mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 16.8°C 62.2°F
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