Kimitoön (island) Island
Archipelago island in Southwest Finland with wooded coastline
Part of Finland's southwestern archipelago, Kimitoön comprises wooded islands and fishing harbors; visitors sail, cycle coastal roads and sample local seafood in small harbors.
Kimitoön (island) at a Glance#
How to Get to Kimitoön (island)#
Kimitoön is reachable by road from Turku via the archipelago bridges and ferries; regional buses serve main island towns. Private car or bicycle is recommended for exploring the islands’ dispersed attractions.
Tips for Visiting Kimitoön (island)#
- Rent a bicycle or car to explore the archipelago; public transport between islands is limited.
- Visit in July-August for local summer festivals and to access small cafés in harbors.
- If planning sea kayaking, check local charts and tides - the archipelago has many shallow channels and skerries.
Best Time to Visit Kimitoön (island)#
Best in summer for boating and island exploration; spring and autumn quieter with brisk weather.
Weather & Climate near Kimitoön (island)#
Kimitoön (island)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (697 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 52 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 38 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -7° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | -1° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.5h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.8h |
| August | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Good | 7° - 14° | 11° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 80 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 82 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 70 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |