Climate Insights for Olonets

The climate in Olonets is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 856mm of precipitation falls per year. Olonets receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Olonets is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Olonets experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Olonets vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Olonets is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 856mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 118mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 43mm. That's 75mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Olonets receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 265cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 64cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Olonets is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Olonets, which began on June 21, 2026. Olonets is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Olonets is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Olonets based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.