Russia

Pitkäranta

Pitkäranta - photo 1

Photo by Dmitry Grachyov on Unsplash.

Pitkäranta is a small town in Karelia, Russia, located near Lake Ladoga and close to the Gulf of Finland. It’s not a traditional diving hub; nearby freshwater options exist in the region such as Lake Ladoga, but there are no active dive centers listed in the city. If you’re visiting for culture or nature, you can find regional access to water-based activities further afield, but there is limited local diving infrastructure in this specific locale.

Essential information for traveling in Russia

About Russia

Sea
Japan Sea/East Sea, Gulf of Finland, Barentszee...
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Languages
RU
Demonym
Russian
Phone prefix
+7

Practicalities

Currency
RUB
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
SVO DME VKO LED KZN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Pitkäranta

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

The best time to dive in Pitkäranta

The best months to dive in Pitkäranta are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (14-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
-6 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
-1 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
3 °C 7/10
05 - May
9 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
14 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
16 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
13 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
6 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
2 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
-1 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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