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

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

Rauma is a coastal city in Finland. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 36550 people. The water temperature around Rauma has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.9°F) in March up to 15.8°C (60.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Rauma 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 Rauma?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Rauma is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to Rauma. A spot that might be worth checking out is Yyteri, which is 30.1km (18.7miles) away from Rauma. Click here to check out more information on Yyteri and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Vaana, which is ca 153.8km (95.5miles) away from Rauma. Another good surfspot is Vaana, located 153.8km (95.5miles) from Rauma.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are not many beaches close to Rauma. A beach that might be worth checking out is Ruissalo, which is 52.9km (32.8miles) away from Rauma. Another beautiful beach near Rauma is Kangasjärvi, which is roughly 73.4km (45.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Rauma?

The sea temperature around Rauma is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (60°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Rauma. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures reach lows of nearly -0°C (32°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required 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 recommended to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Rauma?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (51-60°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Rauma: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Rauma...

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