Lake Kalli
Lake Tartu County lake in eastern Estonia
Lake Kalli is a natural freshwater lake in Tartu County, Estonia, located at approximately 58.37306 N, 27.23694 E. It is one of many small lakes in southeastern Estonia.
The lake area is primarily of local interest for quiet recreation - shoreline walking, birdwatching and amateur angling are the most common activities. There are no major visitor facilities documented for this lake.
Lake Kalli is part of the region’s postglacial lake network and has persisted as a natural freshwater basin through recent history. Surrounding land use is a mix of forest and rural property.
It lies within Tartu County in southeastern Estonia, set in a generally low-lying, forested and agricultural landscape.
How to Get to Lake Kalli #
By car: local roads from Tartu; short walks from nearby villages. Public transit: limited; check local bus routes to the nearest settlement.
Tips for Visiting Lake Kalli #
- Check local trail maps-some paths are old forest roads used by forestry vehicles.
- Visit in late spring for fresh greenery and returning birdlife.
- Local villages nearby can supply maps and advice on paths.
Best Time to Visit Lake Kalli #
Spring and early summer show the lake at its most verdant; autumn is quieter and pleasingly cool.
Weather & Climate near Lake Kalli #
Lake Kalli'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 -9°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (602 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.