Viinijärvi

Lake Lake in North Karelia popular for fishing and boating.

A lake in North Karelia, Viinijärvi attracts anglers, boating and cottage stays; visitors practise fishing, sauna routines and seasonal lakeside recreation.

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Viinijärvi
Viinijärvi, North Karelia, Finland
62.7444, 29.2849

How to Get to Viinijärvi #

Viinijärvi is in North Karelia. The nearest larger towns are Joensuu (approx. 60-80 km). By car, use regional roads from Joensuu; public buses to Viinijärvi village run intermittently-check local timetables in advance.

Tips for Visiting Viinijärvi #

  • If canoeing, avoid windy days-the lake can become choppy and cold quickly.
  • Visit in late June for nesting waterfowl and to see the shoreline wildflowers.
  • Local anglers know the best spots; ask at nearby villages for advice on permits and seasonal closures.

Best Time to Visit Viinijärvi #

Best in summer for boating and bathing; winter transforms the lake for ice activities if conditions are safe.

Summer
June-August · 15-24°C (59-75°F)
Warmest time, ideal for boating, swimming, and midnight sun-like long daylight.
Winter
December-March · -12--1°C (10-30°F)
Frozen lake offers ice-fishing and cross-country skiing but requires caution on ice thickness.

Weather & Climate near Viinijärvi #

Climate

Viinijärvi'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 -14°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
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

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°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 -14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 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 -9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

36 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 (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

63 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 12°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 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 10°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 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 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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