Solovetsky Islands weather by month & the best time to visit
Russia · seaside town · subarctic climate
Solovetsky Islands is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is July (Score 44/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Solovetsky Islands?
Solovetsky Islands never gets truly sunny weather: July is as good as it gets at 44/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Solovetsky Islands?
Solovetsky Islands isn't a sunny place by world standards: about 1,671 hours of sunshine a year. July (44/100) is noticeably better than January (0). It ranks #127 of 145 destinations in Russia for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,004 hours. The year's 675 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -6° / 21°F | -9° / 16°F | 45 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| February | 0 | -7° / 19°F | -10° / 14°F | 36 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| March | 0 | -4° / 25°F | -8° / 18°F | 36 mm | 1 | -1° / 30°F |
| April | 0 | 1° / 34°F | -3° / 27°F | 42 mm | 2 | -1° / 30°F |
| May | 0 | 6° / 43°F | 2° / 36°F | 64 mm | 3 | 3° / 37°F |
| June | 19 | 11° / 52°F | 7° / 45°F | 68 mm | 3 | 10° / 50°F |
| July | 44 | 15° / 59°F | 12° / 54°F | 70 mm | 3 | 14° / 57°F |
| August | 38 | 14° / 57°F | 11° / 52°F | 70 mm | 2 | 15° / 59°F |
| September | 19 | 11° / 52°F | 8° / 46°F | 66 mm | 1 | 13° / 55°F |
| October | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 3° / 37°F | 71 mm | 0 | 7° / 45°F |
| November | 0 | 0° / 32°F | -2° / 28°F | 55 mm | 0 | 2° / 36°F |
| December | 0 | -3° / 27°F | -6° / 21°F | 52 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
Sea temperature in Solovetsky Islands by month
The sea off Solovetsky Islands is warmest in August at around 15°C / 59°F, and coolest in January at -2°C / 28°F. It never reaches comfortable swimming temperatures (21°C+). Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Solovetsky Islands: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Solovetsky Islands?
Solovetsky Islands is a seaside town in Russia with a subarctic climate — the sea reaches 15°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Solovetsky Islands get a year?
Solovetsky Islands gets about 1,671 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Solovetsky Islands?
Solovetsky Islands is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only July at 44/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Solovetsky Islands?
January is the least sunny month in Solovetsky Islands, scoring 0/100 with about 45 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Solovetsky Islands?
The sea in Solovetsky Islands ranges from about -2°C (January) to 15°C (August). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Solovetsky Islands?
The typical midday UV index in Solovetsky Islands peaks around 3 (moderate) in May, easing to about 0 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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