Lake Räätsma

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Lake Räätsma essentials

Address: Räätsma area, Ida-Viru County, Estonia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Räätsma

Summer months provide the best weather and longest daylight for visiting small northern lakes.

Summer
June-August · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Longest days and warmest waters for recreation.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Good for hiking and quieter shoreline experiences.

Weather & Climate near Lake Räätsma

Climate

Lake Räätsma'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 -10°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (629 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -10° - -4° -13° 33 mm overcast 97% 3.7 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
February Poor -11° - -4° -13° 27 mm overcast 97% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
March Poor -6° - 1° -7° 30 mm overcast 93% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 0° - 8° 1° 36 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.3h
May Very Good 5° - 15° 10° 41 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.2 m/s 1.0 high 16.8h
June Good 9° - 20° 14° 58 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.9 m/s 1.2 high 18.2h
July Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 77 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.0 m/s 1.3 high 17.5h
August Good 11° - 20° 16° 80 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.3h
September Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 77 mm overcast 85% 3.1 m/s 0.4 low 12.6h
October Poor 3° - 8° 3° 68 mm overcast 91% 3.7 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor -2° - 2° -4° 57 mm overcast 96% 4.0 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
December Poor -7° - -2° -10° 45 mm overcast 97% 4.0 m/s 0.0 low 5.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Räätsma

Access by local roads in Ida-Viru County; travel planners should consult regional maps for the nearest village access points.

Tips for Visiting Lake Räätsma

  • Combine a visit with other natural sites in Ida-Viru County to make the most of the region's remote character.
  • Respect protected shoreline areas - some small Estonian lakes are important habitats for rare birds and plants.
  • Travel with a map: local roads can be minor and not well-signed.