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Peter and Paul Church in Hamina
Peter and Paul Church in Hamina
St. John Church in Hamina
St. John Church in Hamina
Saint Mary's Church
Saint Mary's Church
Hamina Cemetery Church
Hamina Cemetery Church
Kymenlaakso, Finland

Hamina

Hamina is a small town in Kymenlaakso, Finland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,113 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population19,113
Local time19:23
60.57° N, 27.20° EElevation 3 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal codes49400–49401, 49460–49461
The year in Haminaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16October
October: high / low8° / 3°
Rain this month86mm
Sea this month10°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Hamina at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-9°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthDecember

68 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

32 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby9+

within 5.3 km

Weather in Hamina

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°8°
Fri23 Oct12°8°
Sat24 Oct12°9°7.9 mm
Sun25 Oct12°8°
Mon26 Oct12°8°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct12°7°9.4 mm
Wed28 Oct11°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct12°8°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct12°4°
Sat31 Oct8°3°0.5 mm

When to go to Hamina

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score112123285964666451161010
High-2°-3°2°8°16°20°23°21°16°8°3°0°
Low-8°-9°-6°0°5°11°13°12°7°3°-1°-5°
Rain (mm)554145324064658473867468
Wet days141112111214151513141515
Sea1°0°0°2°6°12°17°18°14°10°7°4°

What's on in Hamina

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Hamina

All monuments

More museums: Haminan Lippumaailma · Haminan kauppiaantalomuseo · Haminan kaupunginmuseo · Museohinaaja Merikarhu · Perinnekeskus Wanha Veteraani · RUK Museum · S/S Hyöky · Vehkalahden kotiseutumuseo

Outdoors around Hamina

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Kumparepuiston näköalatasanneViewpoints
2.3 km
Leirikeskus LuoviCamp sites
4.9 km
Hamina Camping PitkäthiekatCamp sites
5.8 km
UuperinrinteetSki area · 3 km of pistes · 3 lifts
9.7 km

Nature around Hamina

Nature in Finland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Finland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Hamina

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hamina

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Hamina

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Hamina from above

Postal codes

49400–4940149460–49461

Getting to Hamina

Lappeenranta AirportLPP
74 km
Helsinki Vantaa AirportHEL
126 km
Savonlinna AirportSVL
179 km
KymiRailway station
16 km
Kotka satamaRailway station
18 km
KotkaRailway station
19 km
Matkustajaterminaali Satamakuuri I-5Ferry port
17 km
RisteilyaluksetSapokka
17 km

Places near Hamina

Places with a climate like Hamina

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hamina?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hamina.
What is the hottest month in Hamina?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Hamina?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hamina?
December is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hamina?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.
What is the postal code of Hamina?
Hamina has 4 postal codes: 49400–49401, 49460–49461.