Lake Tohmajärvi
Lake Large lake in North Karelia near Tohmajärvi municipality
Tohmajärvi in North Karelia offers lakeside recreation typical of eastern Finland: summer cottages, boating, fishing and shoreline trails amid mixed forest and quiet rural communities.
Lake Tohmajärvi is a lake in the North Karelia region of eastern Finland. It is a named freshwater lake located within the municipality that shares its name.
There are no widely recorded visitor facilities or major tourist highlights specifically associated with this lake in commonly available sources. Local use for low-key recreation is possible but not documented here.
No widely documented historical information about construction, major events, or significant alterations is available for this lake in standard references.
The lake sits in North Karelia, Finland at the coordinates given above. Details about distances to nearby towns or cities are not provided here.
- Coordinates: 62.17968 N, 30.3871 E
How to Get to Lake Tohmajärvi #
From Joensuu or other regional towns, follow local roads toward the municipality of Tohmajärvi; the lake is accessible by car and small local roads connect cottages and public piers. Regional bus services stop in nearby villages-check timetables for final connections.
Tips for Visiting Lake Tohmajärvi #
- Cross-border day trips are common-check Russian-Finnish border requirements if planning extensive travel in the area.
- The lake's shoreline has picnic and fishing spots; ask locals where the better access points are to avoid wetlands.
- Bring insect repellent in summer; mosquitoes can be heavy at dusk.
Best Time to Visit Lake Tohmajärvi #
Summer for boating and fishing; autumn for foliage and quieter trails.
Weather & Climate near Lake Tohmajärvi #
Lake Tohmajärvi's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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