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Lake Kavadi

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Lake Kavadi essentials

Country: Estonia
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Estonian
Emergency: 110

Lake Kavadi at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Kavadi

Best in summer for swimming and insect life; late spring and early autumn for quieter visits and birdwatching.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warm water for swimming, long daylight hours, and peak insect activity.
Late spring/early autumn
May and September · 5-15°C
Quiet shoreline, fewer swimmers, and pleasant walks.

Weather & Climate near Lake Kavadi

Climate

Lake Kavadi'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 21°C. Moderate rainfall (672 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - -3° -11° 42 mm overcast 97% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h
February Poor -9° - -3° -11° 33 mm overcast 97% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
March Poor -5° - 2° -6° 35 mm overcast 93% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Good 0° - 9° 2° 37 mm partly cloudy 85% 3.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.1h
May Very Good 6° - 16° 11° 51 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.0 m/s 1.1 high 16.4h
June Good 10° - 20° 15° 73 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 17.6h
July Good 12° - 21° 16° 83 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 17.0h
August Good 11° - 20° 15° 80 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.0h
September Acceptable 6° - 14° 9° 69 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Poor 2° - 8° 2° 63 mm overcast 92% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
November Poor -3° - 2° -5° 57 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.8h
December Poor -6° - -2° -9° 49 mm overcast 97% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Kavadi

Lake Kavadi lies in Võrumaa, roughly 10-30 km from the town of Võru depending on the lake’s exact access point. The simplest approach is by car on regional roads; some local bus routes run from Võru to nearby villages, but expect a final short walk along forest tracks to reach the shore.

Tips for Visiting Lake Kavadi

  • Approach from Võru town by car; the last stretch may be on gravel forest roads.
  • Look for shallow reed beds on the northern shore for dragonfly-watching in mid-summer.
  • Respect private forests-some land around Estonian lakes is leased for forestry and hunting.