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

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

Kihnioe is a coastal city in Finland. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 2305 people. The water temperature around Kihnioe varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.8°F) in February up to 13.5°C (56.2°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 Kihnioe 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 Kihnioe?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Kihnioe is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located close to Kihnioe. A good spot nearby is Yyteri, which is more than 70.2km (43.6miles) away from Kihnioe. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Yyteri and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try Smitingen, which is ca 166.1km (103.2miles) away from Kihnioe. Another fun surfspot is Smitingen, located 166.1km (103.2miles) from Kihnioe.

Are there sandy beaches close to Kihnioe?

Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Kihnioe. The next good one is Kangasjärvi, which is 38.2km (23.7miles) away from Kihnioe. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Ruissalo, 126.9km (78.8miles) away from Kihnioe.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Kihnioe?

The sea temperature around Kihnioe is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (56°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Kihnioe. However, during late winter, temperatures cool down to approximately -0°C (32°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Kihnioe?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 8 to 13°C (47-56°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Kihnioe: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Kihnioe...

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