When is the best time to go to Kotka?

When is the best time to go to Kotka? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kotka are June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are August and October
  • The best months for swimming are July and August


Annual weather in Kotka

For full information about the climate and weather in Kotka a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 25°F/29°F
3.5in
February 23°F/29°F
3.2in
March 27°F/32°F
3in
April 38°F/41°F
2.5in
May 49°F/54°F
3.2in
June 58°F/61°F
3.5in
July 65°F/68°F
4.4in
August 63°F/68°F
5.9in
September 56°F/59°F
4.5in
October 45°F/49°F
4.7in
November 38°F/41°F
4.2in
December 31°F/36°F
4.6in


Weather and climate in Kotka

Kotka enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kotka is 47°F (ranging from 29°F in february to 68°F in july). Annual rainfall is 46.9in, with a minimum of 2.5in in april and a maximum of 5.9in in august.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 41°F in average and, in april, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In may the climate is not good. the thermometer goes up to 54°F°C and, in may, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • In june the climate is correct. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in june and it rains about 3.5in each month.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and, in august, 9 days of rain are expected.
  • In september the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 59°F and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In october the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 49°F in average.
  • Between november and december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 36°F°C and it rains about 27% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kotka

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kotka: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kotka

Find out when Kotka has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kotka

  • Very low season in Kotka
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, April, October, November and December.
  • Low season in Kotka
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, May and September.
  • High season in Kotka
    The number of visitors to Kotka is high in: June and August.
  • Peak season in Kotka
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kotka is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Kotka month by month



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