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Lieksa
Lieksanjoki
Lieksanjoki
Koli
Koli
North Karelia, Finland

Lieksa

Lieksa is a small town in North Karelia, Finland. It has a population of about 10,228 (2023). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now5°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population10,228
Local time18:33
63.32° N, 30.02° EElevation 95 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal codes81700–81701
The year in Lieksaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12October
October: high / low6° / 1°
Rain this month71mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Lieksa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

94 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

36 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 72 km

Weather in Lieksa

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

14-day forecast
5°C

Clear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct9°1°
Fri23 Oct6°2°
Sat24 Oct9°2°2.1 mm
Sun25 Oct8°4°
Mon26 Oct9°6°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct8°5°7.1 mm
Wed28 Oct9°4°
Thu29 Oct9°5°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct8°3°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct6°3°

When to go to Lieksa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score1016181840636462341289
High-6°-5°0°6°14°19°22°19°13°6°0°-3°
Low-13°-14°-9°-3°3°8°11°10°5°1°-5°-9°
Rain (mm)503940365480949171716154
Wet days181213151616191815181617

What's on in Lieksa

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

Monuments and museums in Lieksa

All monuments

More museums: Lieksan rajaperinnetalo · Paateri · Pielisen museo · Raappanasali · Rukajärvikeskus

Outdoors around Lieksa

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

Matkaparkki LieksaCamp sites
0.2 km
Timitraniemi Holiday villageCamp sites
1.3 km
Ulkajoki birdwatching towerViewpoints
12 km
Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskusSki area · 4 km of pistes · 3 lifts
26 km

Nature around Lieksa

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 Lieksa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Lieksa

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

Lieksa from above

Postal codes

81700–81701

Getting to Lieksa

Joensuu AirportJOE
76 km
Kuopio AirportKUO
117 km
Kajaani AirportKAJ
157 km
LieksaRailway station
0.2 km
VuonislahtiRailway station
18 km
KylänlahtiRailway station
14 km
LieksaFerry port
1 km

Places near Lieksa

Places with a climate like Lieksa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lieksa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lieksa.
What is the hottest month in Lieksa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Lieksa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lieksa?
July is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Lieksa?
Lieksa has 2 postal codes: 81700–81701.