Karujärv
Lake Freshwater lake in Saaremaa, Estonia
On Saaremaa in Saare County, Karujärv is a local lake used for swimming, angling and lakeside recreation amid rural Estonian landscape and pine-forested shores.
Karujärv is a lake located in Saare County, Estonia, within the Baltic region. It is one of the many small inland lakes that occur on the island of Saaremaa and in the surrounding county.
The lake forms part of the local freshwater landscape and contributes to regional biodiversity and local drainage. It is typical of Saare County’s lake features in size and setting.
Historically these lakes have supported local agriculture, fishing and rural settlement patterns in Saaremaa. Many such lakes are used for recreation and local nature observation at a modest, community scale.
Karujärv sits on Saaremaa island in Saare County; its nearest larger administrative centers are the municipal towns of Saaremaa. Access is by local roads on the island.
How to Get to Karujärv #
Karujärv lies on Saaremaa island; the nearest town with regular services is Kuressaare. From Kuressaare drive on local Saaremaa roads roughly 20-25 km to the lake (allow 20-40 minutes depending on the route); park by the roadside and reach the shore on a short walk. Public buses on Saaremaa run between Kuressaare and nearby villages, but services are infrequent - if using public transport check local timetables for the nearest stop and expect a walk of up to a few kilometres from the bus stop to the lake.
Best Time to Visit Karujärv #
Best visited in summer (June-August) when the weather is warmest and outdoor activities around the lake are most enjoyable.
Weather & Climate near Karujärv #
Karujärv's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (613 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
