Lake Ermistu

Lake Shallow lake in Pärnumaa with reedbeds

A lake in Pärnumaa with surrounding marshes and forest tracks; Lake Ermistu draws locals for walking, birdwatching and seasonal bathing at small beaches.

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Lake Ermistu is a lake in Pärnumaa in southwestern Estonia, near the village of Ermistu and within a mosaic of wetlands and agricultural landscape. The lake is used for local recreation, fishing and supports wetland vegetation along its shores.

The shoreline includes reedbeds and low-lying marshes that provide habitat for wetland birds and aquatic plants. Local management balances recreational use with habitat conservation and small-scale agriculture.

The lake lies near the Baltic coast in southwestern Estonia and is accessed from nearby roads and settlements in Pärnumaa.

  • Local uses: Located in Pärnumaa, the lake is surrounded by reedbeds and agricultural land and is used locally for angling and small-boat recreation.
Lake Ermistu
Lake Ermistu, Pärnumaa, Estonia
58.3697, 23.9792

Best Time to Visit Lake Ermistu #

Visit Lake Ermistu in summer (June-August) for the best weather and outdoor access.

Summer
June-August · ~15-22°C
Warmest, most pleasant time for swimming, fishing and hiking around the lake.
Shoulder seasons
May, September · ~5-15°C
Cooler and quieter-good for walking and avoiding peak-season crowds.
Winter
December-February · ~-10-0°C
Cold conditions with possible ice; many water-based activities are not feasible.

Weather & Climate near Lake Ermistu #

Climate

Lake Ermistu'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 -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (594 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 27 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.2h daylight

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