Sortavala weather
At 4:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 6°C (42°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sortavala, Karelia, Russia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Sortavala weather
Is it raining in Sortavala right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 6° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sortavala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 1–7° and lows of -1–5°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Sortavala lately?
In the past 7 days, Sortavala had 3 rainy days and 13.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sortavala?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Sortavala weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sortavala?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sortavala is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -8°C (17°F) in January to 22°C (71°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Sortavala?
August is the wettest month, with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Sortavala?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -8°C (17°F) and lows of -14°C (6°F).
Does Sortavala have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 105 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months