Lake Orivesi

Lake Large Finnish lake with numerous islands and shorelines

In central Finland, Lake Orivesi threads islands and channels; seasonal visitors boat, fish, rent summer cottages, use lakeside saunas and explore frozen trails in winter.

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Lake Orivesi
62.2667, 29.4000

Best Time to Visit Lake Orivesi #

Summer (June-August) is the most pleasant time for outdoor activities; winters are cold and the lake may freeze.

Summer (best time)
June-August · 15-22°C
Long daylight and milder temperatures are best for boating, swimming and hiking around the lake.
Winter
December-February · -10--1°C
Lakes commonly freeze; good for winter sports in safe conditions but cold and short days.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, September-October · 0-15°C
Quieter, more variable weather-spring brings thaw and bloom, autumn brings early ice and fall color.

Weather & Climate near Lake Orivesi #

Climate

Lake Orivesi'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 -13°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (594 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -6°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
14.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
19.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
18.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

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