Lake Käsmu

Lake Estonian coastal lake near Käsmu peninsula

Coastal lake by the village of Käsmu in Lääne-Viru County; visitors mix shoreline walks with the village’s maritime heritage, small harbors and summer sailing along the nearby Estonian Gulf.

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Lake Käsmu is a small lake in Lääne-Viru County in northern Estonia, located close to the village of Käsmu on the Estonian coast. It occupies a coastal, lowland setting near the Baltic Sea.

The site is used for local recreation such as short walks and nature observation rather than large-scale tourism; its proximity to the village makes it a convenient natural feature for residents and nearby visitors. Facilities are limited and visits are typically informal.

There is no widely recorded long history of major development on the lake; it sits within a coastal landscape that has long supported fishing and small-scale settlement. Contemporary use centers on recreation and nature appreciation.

The lake lies near the Estonian northern coastline in Lääne-Viru County, set close to the village of Käsmu and the surrounding coastal forest and shoreline.

  • Local use: Located adjacent to the coastal village that shares its name, the lake is a small inland water body within Lääne-Viru County and is often visited by locals for short walks and birdwatching.
Lake Käsmu
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Weather & Climate near Lake Käsmu #

Climate

Lake Käsmu'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 (641 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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