Lake Keret

Lake Large lake in Karelia, Russia with forested shores

In Russia’s Republic of Karelia, Lake Keret lies within boreal forest and attracts anglers, paddlers and wilderness campers seeking remote fishing spots and lakeside solitude.

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Lake Keret is a lake in the Republic of Karelia, in northwestern Russia. It is characteristic of the region’s lakes with a generally irregular shoreline and forested catchment.

The lake serves local communities and the surrounding landscape is dominated by boreal forest. There is no widely cited international tourism infrastructure associated with the lake in standard references.

No prominent historical constructions or events specifically associated with the lake are widely recorded in general sources.

The lake lies in the Republic of Karelia; coordinates place it at latitude 65.89825, longitude 32.92994.

Lake Keret
65.8983, 32.9299

How to Get to Lake Keret #

Lake Keret is reached via regional roads and forest tracks in the Republic of Karelia. The nearest administrative centers are several hours away by car; local guides or private transport are common for first-time visitors.

Tips for Visiting Lake Keret #

  • Be prepared for remote, rugged conditions-bring appropriate food and gear if planning to camp or fish.
  • Summer offers the best access; in winter many roads are closed or impassable due to snow.
  • Hire a local guide if exploring islands and narrows to avoid getting lost in the maze of bays.

Best Time to Visit Lake Keret #

Summer for practical access and boating; winter only for experienced and well-equipped travelers.

Summer
June-August · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Milder weather, long daylight and best conditions for boating and fishing.
Winter
December-March · -20--5°C (-4-23°F)
Severe cold and frozen lakes; access requires winter expertise.

Weather & Climate near Lake Keret #

Climate

Lake Keret's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (528 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-37°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -9°
100%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -8°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
15.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
19.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -6°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

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