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Lemetti memorial cemetery (southern part)
Nietjärvi
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Karelia, Russia

Pitkyaranta

Pitkyaranta is a small town in Karelia, Russia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7,887 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population7,887
Local time05:46
61.57° N, 31.48° EElevation 34 mUTC+3 · Moscow Standard Time
Postal code186810
The year in Pitkyarantaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15October
October: high / low8° / 3°
Rain this month95mm
Sea this month9°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Pitkyaranta at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

61 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

36 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby3+

within 11 km

Weather in Pitkyaranta

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 28 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct10°7°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct10°7°
Thu29 Oct9°5°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct9°6°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct8°4°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov8°4°
Mon2 Nov7°3°8.2 mm
Tue3 Nov5°2°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov5°1°

When to go to Pitkyaranta

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score1014172039616563421598
High-5°-5°0°6°13°17°21°20°15°8°2°-2°
Low-11°-12°-8°-3°3°9°14°13°8°3°-2°-7°
Rain (mm)614345364569669684958477
Wet days181313141415171614171517
Sea1°0°0°1°3°7°14°16°13°9°6°4°

What's on in Pitkyaranta

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

Monuments and museums in Pitkyaranta

All monuments

More museums: Краеведческий музей им. В.Ф. Себина

Outdoors around Pitkyaranta

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

Каменные змеи мыса РистиниемиViewpoints
4.2 km
старый мраморный карьерViewpoints
4.2 km

Nature around Pitkyaranta

Nature in Russia

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Pitkyaranta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Pitkyaranta from above

Postal code

186810

Getting to Pitkyaranta

Savonlinna AirportSVL
140 km
Petrozavodsk AirportPES
145 km
Joensuu AirportJOE
155 km
ПиткярантаRailway station
0.9 km
ЛеппясилтаRailway station
17 km
КойринояRailway station
9.2 km
Причал "Длинный Берег"Ferry port
3.3 km

Places near Pitkyaranta

Places with a climate like Pitkyaranta

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pitkyaranta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pitkyaranta.
What is the hottest month in Pitkyaranta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Pitkyaranta?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pitkyaranta?
January is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pitkyaranta?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in March at about 0°C.
What is the postal code of Pitkyaranta?
The postal code of Pitkyaranta is 186810.