Saimaa
Saimaa is a lake in Finland covering an area of 4,400 square kilometers at an elevation of 76 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Finland, located across the regions of North Savo, South Savo, South Karelia, and North Karelia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach between 18 °C and 21 °C. Winter temperatures from December through March are consistently below freezing, with highs ranging from -6 °C to -1 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with the highest amounts appearing in July and August at 79 mm and 86 mm respectively.
The nearest airport to the lake is Lappeenranta Airport, located 24 kilometers away. Saimaa is situated 216 kilometers from Helsinki.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -6 | -1 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -10 | -5 | -1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 4 | -2 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 38 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 66 | 79 | 86 | 69 | 82 | 70 | 64 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
