Pihlajasaari
Pihlajasaari is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Uusimaa, Finland. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in March (1°C (33°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 18°C (64°F). There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Seurasaaren uimala (5.4 km (3.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Pihlajasaari
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | 2°C | 56 mm |
| February | -4°C | 1°C | 45 mm |
| March | -1°C | 1°C | 42 mm |
| April | 3°C | 2°C | 40 mm |
| May | 9°C | 6°C | 48 mm |
| June | 14°C | 11°C | 66 mm |
| July | 18°C | 16°C | 59 mm |
| August | 17°C | 17°C | 71 mm |
| September | 13°C | 14°C | 63 mm |
| October | 7°C | 10°C | 80 mm |
| November | 3°C | 7°C | 75 mm |
| December | 0°C | 4°C | 67 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 60.13841, 24.92125 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Finland?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Pihlajasaari
- 1Seurasaaren uimala nude beach · UusimaaClothing optionalSea 17°C in August
- 2Sompasauna naturist sauna or spa · Uusimaa · best November to SeptemberClothing optional
- 3Miemalan uimaranta nude beach · Tavastia ProperTolerated
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pihlajasaari clothing optional?
Pihlajasaari is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to City of Helsinki (hel.fi): Pihlajasaari. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Finland before you go.
How warm is the water at Pihlajasaari?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 1°C (33°F) to 17°C (63°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Pihlajasaari?
The closest are Seurasaaren uimala (5.4 km (3.4 mi)), Sompasauna (6.4 km (4 mi)) and Miemalan uimaranta (95 km (59 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against City of Helsinki (hel.fi): Pihlajasaari (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q24318062 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.