Climate of Karelia, Russia
Area-weighted average across Karelia. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Karelia, a subdivision of Russian Federation, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -11.6°C / 11.1°F in January to 15.6°C / 60.1°F in July, with rainfall from 27 mm / 1.1 in to 77 mm / 3 in depending on the season (590 mm / 23.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.6°C11.1°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| February | -10.8°C12.6°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | -5.3°C22.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| April | 0.1°C32.2°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| May | 6.9°C44.4°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| June | 12.8°C55°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 15.6°C60.1°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 13.1°C55.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| September | 8°C46.4°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 2.1°C35.8°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | -4.1°C24.6°F | 51 mm2″ | Snowy |
| December | -8.7°C16.3°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Karelia?
Karelia, Russian Federation does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 15.6°C / 60.1°F, and the driest is February at 27 mm / 1.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Karelia?
Karelia, Russian Federation has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -11.6°C / 11.1°F in January to 15.6°C / 60.1°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 590 mm / 23.2 in, with the wettest month being August (77 mm / 3 in) and the driest February (27 mm / 1.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Karelia?
The hottest month in Karelia is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.6°C / 60.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Karelia?
The coldest month in Karelia is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -11.6°C / 11.1°F.
When does it rain most in Karelia?
The wettest month in Karelia is August, averaging about 77 mm / 3 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 27 mm / 1.1 in.