Kolima

Lake

A locality in Central Finland with forested terrain and trails; Kolima is used locally for hiking, berry‑picking and cross‑country skiing, with access to nearby lakes.

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Kolima
63.3071, 25.7439

How to Get to Kolima #

Kolima is reached by regional roads from Jyväskylä and other towns in Central Finland. Drive via national and local roads; the nearest sizable towns are connected by Finnish regional bus services, but private transport is most practical for accessing lakeside cottages.

Tips for Visiting Kolima #

  • Confirm seasonal access: Finnish forest roads can be impassable in deep winter and muddy in spring thaw.
  • Bring a topographic map and compass; in remote Central Finland areas, trails may be poorly marked.
  • Look for local farm stands or summer cafés in nearby villages for simple provisions.

Best Time to Visit Kolima #

Summer for easy access and long days; autumn for colors and foraging; winter for frozen-lake experiences if prepared.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Longest daylight, pleasant boating and hiking conditions.
Autumn
September-October · 0-10°C
Crisp air and turning leaves; berry and mushroom season.
Winter
December-March · -20 to -5°C
Frozen lakes and a chance for cross-country skiing; daylight hours are short.

Weather & Climate near Kolima #

Climate

Kolima's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (597 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
14.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
17.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
19.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
18.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
15.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.2h daylight

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