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Lake Vaskna

Lake

Vaskna in Võrumaa serves local recreation: small-boat fishing, lakeside cabins and seasonal swimming amid spruce-lined shores and quiet countryside roads.

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Lake Vaskna essentials

Address: Vaskna järv, Võrumaa, Estonia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Vaskna

Estonian summers provide the best weather and longest daylight for lakeside activities; shoulder seasons are quieter and good for birding.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warmest months for boating and shoreline walks.
Late spring/early autumn
May, September · 5-15°C
Quieter and good for birdwatching.

Weather & Climate near Lake Vaskna

Climate

Lake Vaskna'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 (686 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 27 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 -9° - -3° -11° 43 mm overcast 97% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h
February Poor -9° - -3° -11° 34 mm overcast 97% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
March Poor -5° - 1° -6° 35 mm overcast 93% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 0° - 9° 2° 39 mm partly cloudy 85% 3.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.1h
May Very Good 5° - 16° 11° 53 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.0 m/s 1.1 high 16.4h
June Good 9° - 20° 15° 73 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 17.6h
July Good 11° - 21° 16° 85 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 17.0h
August Good 11° - 20° 15° 81 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.0h
September Acceptable 6° - 14° 8° 70 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Poor 2° - 8° 2° 65 mm overcast 92% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
November Poor -3° - 1° -5° 58 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.8h
December Poor -7° - -2° -9° 50 mm overcast 97% 3.7 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Vaskna

Drive from Võru or nearby regional centres on local roads; public transport options are limited, so private car or taxi is easiest for visitors.

Tips for Visiting Lake Vaskna

  • Combine a walk around the lake with exploration of nearby Võru county trails; the area is quiet and under-visited.
  • Bring a camera in early summer - bog and marsh flowers peak then.
  • Check local maps for privately owned shoreline; public access points are limited in places.