Karelia in June 2025 – is it worth going? Weather and reviews, air and water temperature in Petrozavodsk and Sortaval, is it possible to swim in Lake Ladoga, how to dress, prices for tours and excursions, in hotels. What to see in Karelia in early June and closer to July, where to visit and what to do is in the Eurotraveler review.
Karelia is one of those regions of Russia, whose tourist potential is still underestimated. And although in 2025, thanks to closed borders-first of all, Finland-the interest in visiting Sortavala and Petrozavodsk grew strongly, talk about his “attack on the heels” leading in the sense of attracted tourist flow to St. Petersburg and Moscow, and the same Kaliningrad, is not necessary.
Even June in Karelia, a magical month, when the sun seems to leave the sky only in order to wash and rejoice, so far attracts very few.
Yes, the population comes to life, is surprised to find a craving for a pristine nature. Surprisingly beautiful Ladoga skewers are furious on boat, he goes to admire the waterfalls. Or just goes almost into the sea, to the Lake Lake on a boat.
He recalls that he can easily visit Valaam and visit the Kizhi Museum-Reserve on Lake Onega. Tourists are traveling in June to see the Sortaval, take a walk along the Onega embankment of Petrozavodsk, natural crowds on weekends will test the entertainment in the Ruskeala mountain park.
Actually, organized tours in Karelia as in June and in the summer are at the peak of popularity. Fortunately, the weather contributes, and the duration of the day is very large …
Weather in Karelia in June
We will not speak for the whole region, since its northern part lives in the climatic zone of the White Sea and the Kola Peninsula. That is, a priori in very harsh conditions.
But in the capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk, in June it is quite warm and generally cute. In some ways, it resembles the same in South St. Petersburg, except perhaps more cool.
Is it worth it to be surprised that it is very in demand – brief tours to kizhi and even a little longer in Valaam are from here to be in constant demand?!
And what are the white nights in Karelia! Transparent, weightless, romantic … pierced by fresh aromas and prenatal birds of birds. However, let’s in order!
They say that recently global warming has come to these edges. And therefore, June in Karelia can be warm. Even too – from the point of view of the one who guessed to look at the map and found that the region was adjacent to the White Sea.
The air temperature can be … of different – instability – its horse. In most cases, from +19 to +30 ° C during the day, but at night the thermometer can also show stunning +5 ° C.
Obviously, such fluctuations do not contribute to the systematic heating of water in the reservoirs of Karelia. But in mid -June you can swim in them – sometimes. Since water warms up to +17-19, and at times even to +20-22 degrees Celsius.
Depends on the size of the lake, however, a specific day. In other years, by the end of the month, the weather is so warm that the water temperature in the lakes reaches +24 ° C.
Rains and mosquitoes
Clear days are usually in the minority, but the volume of precipitation is not too significant. Moreover, they basically fall out in the form of thunderstorms. Not necessarily warm, as soon, apparently for creating a pleasant picture, the guidebook says.
But for sure – abundant. And therefore usually quickly passing!
In general, even a long -playing expeditionary sortie will leave a pleasant aftertaste. Especially if you (with a guide, of course) will climb into not the most well -groomed places.
By the way, in early June, mosquitoes do not yet get too much in Karelia – transparent and cool nights do not like them. But at the end of the month, bloodsuckers have to be considered. Since the forests here, consider, are everywhere.
Casting days in early summer are definitely predominant. In the same way as in neighboring St. Petersburg. Which, as everyone knows,, in principle, cannot complain about the lack of guests.
Peculiarities
For the most part, Karelia even in June visit “local” tourists: urban and (flax) regional. Who simply no longer know where to go for the weekend from St. Petersburg. And even very remote options begin to try!
From Moscow they go to the republic by car and train in so far small quantities.
Although those who are “in trend” even make such entertainment traditional and annual – after all, in June, tours in Karelia are inexpensive. And their program involves a very active vacation on (fresh) air!
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Alternatives
As for residents of more southern, central regions, they are usually aimed in the South in the summer. They think where to relax if Türkiye does not chew on: in Sochi, Crimea, maybe try to go to Kaliningrad in June?
In extreme cases, people plans to visit the resorts of Caucasian mineral waters. Discover Dombay or Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkaria, Ingushetia and Dagestan …
We must say that this is not entirely true. And to ask-do you want to change the crowded beach at one of the Black Sea resorts to the purest lakes somewhere between Ladoga and Oony? After all, in fact, this is a meaningful step-today is doubly!
Prices 2025
We can only say about tours here in passing. Since their duration and saturation vary greatly.
For example, a rich weekly journey with a visit to the Solovetsky Islands, Kiji, Waterfalls, Ruskeals and a shame on Shua will cost 55-60 per person. And even more – it all depends on the appetites of the organizers and hotels.
Such programs begin and ends usually at the Petrozavodsk station. By the way, one of those places that must be seen in Petrozavodsk.
It is worth expanding the program or simply include a visit to Valaam there, as the cost crawls up. And strongly.
The organization of an independent trip to the region will save significantly. Even if you do not accept the nights in tents and prefer to stay in hotels.
Note that in this case, Petrozavodsk is also most often chosen as a starting point for the study of Karelian attractions. After all, tours are organized from it to waterfalls and on Marcial waters, in Kizh and Valaam, in Ruskeal. Yes, and the city itself on the shores of Lake Onega is very good!
The price in the fashionable hotels of the city is such that tourists are increasingly turning their interested gaze towards the daily rent of apartments (from 3-4 thousand rubles per day for 2-4 people). Or, and this is also a great option, they decide to rent a separate house for an entire company. Why not, if for 10-15 thousand rubles you receive a beautiful and well-groomed cottage at your full disposal?
The approach to hotel pricing in Sortaval is not very different. But outside the city you can rent a cottage. For a fairly moderate price …
What to see in Karelia in June
This should not be surprised – the historical and cultural value of the monastery and monastery on the first, the museum of wooden architecture – on the second, is difficult to overestimate.
The remaining 30% – falls on Ruskeal. Moreover, in the future, ennobled the marble quarry, turned into a very good entertainment platform, promises only to progress in terms of attractiveness for travelers. Is it worth it to be surprised if today they are actively taken here on excursions from St. Petersburg itself?
Many – even Muscovites – already declare that they do not like such a rapid development of the place. Since prices are rising like yeast, and for any entertainment here they try to “listen to money.” And tourists in the season …
But, since there are no more sane alternatives in terms of equipment and quality of attractions, Ruskeal is doomed to growth. Moreover, in season, a natural train on steam traction, Ruskeal Express go to the park from Sortavala. What is not a unique experience for you?
Local waterfalls, especially Kivach and Hirvas, are popular. Most excursion tours do not pass the resort of Marcial waters, opened by Emperor Peter the Great.
Nothing will prevent you from going there and independently. Fortunately, you can stay in the apartments both in Martial Water and nearby, rent a house or even Hausbot.
But to the hill of Vyutovar, which local indigenous people stubbornly consider not everyone get a mystical and even sacred place. For it is not too convenient – 300 km from Sortavala.
In addition, the final segment will have to go on foot. Since a not too well -prepared SUV can on the existing “road” and get stuck.
In recent years, these places, however, began to organize 2-day tours from Petrozavodsk. Allowing you to enjoy the nature of Karelia without excessive extreme – a list of things that are taken on a hike.
Even further from the republican centers, the Paanyarvi National Park is deployed. Preserving virgin natural beauties, but relatively equipped.
In any case, offering guests several paths, excursion routes and fishing places. And also – for rent – houses and boats.
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