Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Artjaervi, Finland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Artjaervi...

Artjaervi is a coastal city in Finland. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1536 people. The water temperature around Artjaervi varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from -0.2°C (31.7°F) in February up to 18.1°C (64.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Artjaervi is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Artjaervi?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters close to Artjaervi is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are close to Artjaervi. The closest decent spot is Vaana, which is almost 109.1km (67.8miles) away from Artjaervi. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Vaana and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Salusand, which is 281.5km (174.9miles) away from Artjaervi. Another surfspot is Salusand, located approximately 281.5km (174.9miles) from Artjaervi.

Are there beaches located close to Artjaervi?

No, there are not many beaches near to Artjaervi. The closest decent beach is Hietaniemi beach, which is only 56.2km (34.9miles) away from Artjaervi. Another nice beach near Artjaervi is Võsu, which is 80.9km (50.2miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Artjaervi?

The water temperature around Artjaervi is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures cool down to nearly -0°C (32°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Artjaervi?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Artjaervi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Artjaervi...

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