Climate Insights for Pitkyaranta

The climate in Pitkyaranta is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 879mm of precipitation falls per year. Pitkyaranta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pitkyaranta 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Pitkyaranta experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Pitkyaranta vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Pitkyaranta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 879mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 107mm of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 36mm. That's 70mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Pitkyaranta receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 263cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Pitkyaranta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap 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 20km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Pitkyaranta, which began on June 21, 2026. Pitkyaranta 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Pitkyaranta is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Pitkyaranta 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.