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Sortavala

Karelia, Russia · 61.71°, 30.71°

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What is the climate like in Sortavala?

The best time to visit Sortavala is typically June – July, with trip comfort peaking in June (6.8/10). Sortavala is warmest in July, when daily highs average 70°F (21°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 18°F (-8°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is May; the year sees roughly 32 in (804 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune – July — comfort peaks in June (6.8/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 70°F (21°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 18°F (-8°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (3.6 in (92 mm))
  • Driest monthMay (1.7 in (42 mm))
  • Annual precipitation32 in (804 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromSortavala, 1 km away (1945-2025)