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

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

Karijoki is a coastal city in Finland. It is a rather small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1621 people. The water temperature around Karijoki varies extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.8°F) in February up to 15°C (59.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 6°C (43°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Karijoki 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 Karijoki?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Karijoki is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are in close proximity to Karijoki. A spot that might be worth checking out is Yyteri, which is almost 51.9km (32.2miles) away from Karijoki. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Yyteri and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Smitingen, which is 118.6km (73.7miles) away from Karijoki. Another good surfspot is Smitingen, located approximately 118.6km (73.7miles) from Karijoki.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

Not many beaches are near to Karijoki. A beach that might be worth checking out is Kangasjärvi, which is 13.8km (8.6miles) away from Karijoki. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Ruissalo, which is approximately 130.5km (81.1miles) away from Karijoki.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Karijoki?

The sea temperature around Karijoki is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Karijoki. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures reach lows of roughly -0°C (32°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Karijoki?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Karijoki: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Karijoki...

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