Lake KalliAbout Lake Kalli
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -3° | -11° | 36 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -11° | 28 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 29 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Good | 0° - 10° | 3° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.6h |
| June | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.9h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.2h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 4° | 56 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 2° | -4° | 50 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 41 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
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.