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

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

Mietoinen is a coastal city in Finland. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 1785 people. The water temperature around Mietoinen changes significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.9°F) in February up to 16.8°C (62.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Mietoinen 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 Mietoinen?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Mietoinen is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Mietoinen?

Not many surf spots are located close to Mietoinen. A good spot nearby is Yyteri, which is more than 65.6km (40.8miles) away from Mietoinen. Click here for directions and for more information on Yyteri and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Smitingen, which is ca 184km (114.3miles) away from Mietoinen. Another fun surfspot is Smitingen, located ca 184km (114.3miles) from Mietoinen.

Are there beaches close to Mietoinen?

Not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Mietoinen. A beach, which is not too far away, is Ruissalo, which is 15.9km (9.9miles) away from Mietoinen. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Kangasjärvi, ca 105.8km (65.7miles) away from Mietoinen.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Mietoinen?

The sea temperature around Mietoinen is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 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 scuba diving around Mietoinen. However, during late winter, temperatures drop down to approximately -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 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 diving and fishing close to Mietoinen?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. 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 typically change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Mietoinen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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