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

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

Karjalohja is a coastal city in Finland. It is a comparatively little city close to the ocean with a population of 1657 people. The water temperature around Karjalohja changes significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 0.2°C (32.4°F) in March up to 17.6°C (63.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (45°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Karjalohja 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 Karjalohja?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Karjalohja is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Karjalohja. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vaana, which is more than 60km (37.3miles) away from Karjalohja. Click here for directions and for more information on Vaana and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Smitingen, which is 243.5km (151.2miles) away from Karjalohja. Another fun surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 243.5km (151.2miles) from Karjalohja.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Karjalohja. A beach that might be worth checking out is Hietaniemi beach, which is just 41.1km (25.5miles) away from Karjalohja. Another fun beach near Karjalohja is Ruissalo, roughly 54.6km (33.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Karjalohja?

The water temperature around Karjalohja is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 0°C (32°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Karjalohja?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Karjalohja: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Karjalohja...

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