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Hamina weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Hamina at a glance

Best time
Jul
Warmest month
Jul · 23°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.9°
Sunshine a year
1,780 h
Rain a year
668 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
3 m

Climate in Hamina

Hamina has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while February is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Hamina is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hamina

The best time to visit Hamina is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is August with 71 mm.

Hamina through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Hamina in spring

Mar – May

25

Poor

  • 2–15 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Hamina in summer

Jun – Aug

42

Fair

  • 20–23 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.7 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Hamina in autumn

Sep – Nov

12

Poor

  • 4–16 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 2.8 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Hamina in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • −2–1 °C by day
  • Sea 2 °C
  • 1.2 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hamina for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

9

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 4°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 8°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 7°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 5°

07:4918:05

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:23–08:49 · evening 17:04–18:31
Blue hour
Morning 07:06–07:23 · evening 18:31–18:47

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Hamina compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 9°. The days get 2.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high12°6°
Night-time low6°2°
Sea13°9°
Daylight11.5 h8.8 h

What is the weather like in Hamina in October?

In October, Hamina is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 15 min07:49 – 18:05
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
77 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %43 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Hamina

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Hamina: score 52 against 9. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Hamina
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score952better
Daytime high9°23°
Night-time low4°14°
Sea10.6°17.4°
Sunshine2.3 h9.5 hbetter
Rainy days1211better
Rainfall67 mm65 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hamina month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January−2° · Sea 1° · 0.9 h

In January, Hamina is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in January
12February−2° · Sea 0° · 2.2 h

In February, Hamina is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in February
17March2° · Sea 0° · 4.4 h

In March, Hamina is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in March
25April8° · Sea 2° · 6.5 h

In April, Hamina is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in April
32May15° · Sea 7° · 9.2 h

In May, Hamina is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in May
34June20° · Sea 13° · 9.1 h

In June, Hamina is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in June
52July23° · Sea 17° · 9.5 h

In July, Hamina is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamina – and yet one of the best months here.

Hamina in July
40August21° · Sea 18° · 7.6 h

In August, Hamina is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in August
18September16° · Sea 15° · 5.1 h

In September, Hamina is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in September
9October9° · Sea 11° · 2.3 h

In October, Hamina is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in October
8November4° · Sea 7° · 0.9 h

In November, Hamina is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 62 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in November
7December1° · Sea 4° · 0.5 h

In December, Hamina is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hamina.

Hamina in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Hamina

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 9°Night 4°Sea 11°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9−2°−7°1.3°0.9 h1251
FebruaryFeb12−2°−8°0.2°2.2 h1045
MarchMar172°−5°0.3°4.4 h937
AprilApr258°0°1.9°6.5 h936
MayMay3215°5°6.7°9.2 h1046
JuneJun3420°11°12.6°9.1 h1167
JulyJul5223°14°17.4°9.5 h1165
AugustAug4021°13°17.9°7.6 h1271
SeptemberSep1816°9°14.9°5.1 h1057
OctoberOct99°4°10.6°2.3 h1267
NovemberNov84°0°7.0°0.9 h1362
DecemberDec71°−4°3.7°0.5 h1363

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

60.57° N, 27.20° E · 3 m · Europe/Helsinki

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Hamina

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October10.6°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 9.4 – 11.6 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 10.6°8 in 10 years 9.4° – 11.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Hamina ranges from 0.2 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.6 and 19.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan1.3°0.2°2.7°cold
FebruaryFeb0.2°−0.7°0.7°cold
MarchMar0.3°−0.4°1.0°cold
AprilApr1.9°0.9°3.4°cold
MayMay6.7°5.0°8.2°cold
JuneJun12.6°10.3°15.3°cold
JulyJul17.4°15.5°19.2°fresh
AugustAug17.9°16.6°19.4°fresh
SeptemberSep14.9°13.5°16.1°cold
OctoberOct10.6°9.4°11.6°cold
NovemberNov7.0°5.5°8.2°cold
DecemberDec3.7°1.8°5.1°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Hamina

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,780 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 0.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 2.3 hDaylight 10.3 hShare of daylight 22 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.3 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Hamina, 22 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Hamina: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
668 mm on 131 days
Wettest month
Aug · 71 mm
Driest month
Apr · 36 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 67 mm

In October, Hamina has about 12 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Hamina

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
over 2 h
Fair skin
over 2 h
Light brown skin
over 2 h
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Hamina

How breezy and how cloudy Hamina is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Hamina typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Feb.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
71 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 56 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 87 %
OctoberCloud cover 77 %Sunshine 2.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Hamina: mostly cloudy, with about 2.3 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Snow

Snow in Hamina

When Hamina is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
38 days
Fresh snow a year
126 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 3 cmChance of snow 10 / 100

In October, Hamina has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Hamina

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Hamina in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Hamina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    23

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • Sea 1 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    32

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    44

    FairBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    9

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 2.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • −1 °C by day
    • Sea 3 °C
    • 0.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 55 min
Distance
1,970 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Hamina vs Kotka

In October the holiday weather in Hamina and Kotka is about equally good (score 9 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Kotka as in Hamina. The sea is about equally warm.

Hamina vs Kotka, in October
in OctoberHaminaKotka
Holiday weather score99
Daytime high9°9°
Sea11°11°
Sunshine2 h2 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeJulJul

Through the year

OctoberHamina 9°Kotka 9°
HaminaKotka
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Ranking

Finland in October: the best places

In October, Hamina ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Espoo9°11°21
  2. 2Turku9°11°21
  3. 3Helsinki9°11°20
  4. 4Vantaa9°19
  5. 5Seinäjoki7°16
  6. 6Kokkola7°9°16
  7. 7Kouvola8°15
  8. 8Lappeenranta7°15
  9. 25HaminaThis page9°11°9
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Near Hamina

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Places with a climate like Hamina

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Hamina's – good alternatives.

  1. 88 % similar21TurkuFinland9°11°Best time: May – Aug
  2. 87 % similar9NaantaliFinland9°11°Best time: Jul
  3. 87 % similar10SaloFinland9°11°Best time: Jul
  4. 85 % similar20TallinnEstonia10°11°Best time: May – Aug

Frequently asked questions about Hamina

When is the best time to visit Hamina?

The best time to visit Hamina is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Hamina?

The sea temperature in Hamina ranges from 0.2 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Hamina in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Hamina?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at −2 °C.

When does it rain most in Hamina?

Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is August with 71 mm. The driest month is April with 36 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamina get?

Hamina gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 0.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Hamina in?

Hamina is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Hamina?

A nonstop flight from London to Hamina takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,970 km.

Which school holidays are best for Hamina?

Hamina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 32, summer holidays 44, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 8.