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

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

Haapavesi is a coastal city in Finland. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 7717 people. The water temperature around Haapavesi has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from -0.2°C (31.6°F) in February up to 13.5°C (56.3°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 5°C (41°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Haapavesi 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 Haapavesi?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Haapavesi is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Haapavesi?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Haapavesi. A spot, which is not too far away, is Salusand, which is 194km (120.5miles) away from Haapavesi. Click here for more information on Salusand and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Smitingen, which is roughly 256.2km (159.2miles) away from Haapavesi. Another good surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 256.2km (159.2miles) from Haapavesi.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Haapavesi. The closest decent beach is Kangasjärvi, which is more than 174.1km (108.1miles) away from Haapavesi. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Hietaniemi beach, which is roughly 274km (170.2miles) away from Haapavesi.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Haapavesi?

The water temperature around Haapavesi is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (56°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to approximately -0°C (32°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Haapavesi?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures reach 8 to 13°C (47-56°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Haapavesi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Haapavesi...

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