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Imatra

Town · South Karelia, 🇫🇮 Finland
Population 24,345
Area 190 km²
Time zone Europe/Helsinki
Official website www.imatra.fi
Imatra

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Imatra Essentials

Imatra is defined by the dramatic Imatrankoski rapids, Finland’s oldest tourist attraction, and the iconic Jugendstil-style Valtionhotelli castle. The city showcases significant architectural history, notably Alvar Aalto’s Church of the Three Crosses with its unique window design. Cultural heritage is preserved in the Karelian open-air museum and industrial workers' housing, while the Vuoksi River provides scenic viewpoints and hydroelectric history. This selection covers the essential historical, architectural, and natural landmarks of the region.

10 places

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -5° (feels like -9°) · extremes -21°–2°
  • -8° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -5° (feels like -9°) · extremes -22°–2°
  • -9° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -13°–5°
  • -5° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -6°–15°
  • -1° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–23°
  • 6° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 7°–27°
  • 12° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 11°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 10°–26°
  • 14° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 4°–20°
  • 9° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 4°) · extremes -2°–13°
  • 4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -9°–8°
  • -1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -6°) · extremes -16°–4°
  • -5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 0 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 5 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+358
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Tours & Activities

Cumulus Resort Imatran Valtionhotelli
Walk
Scandic Imatran Valtionhotelli
Drive
Kolmen Ristin Kirkko

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