Piigandi Järv
Lake Small lake in Põlvamaa, southeastern Estonia
Piigandi Järv, a lake in Põlvamaa, offers quiet swimming, fishing and nearby forest paths popular with local walkers.
How to Get to Piigandi Järv #
The lake is reached via county roads from nearby towns in Põlvamaa. Local signage and small parking areas mark public access points.
Tips for Visiting Piigandi Järv #
- Bring a topographic map: the lake's walking trails are local and not always clearly signposted.
- Visit in late spring to see migratory birds that use the lake's wetlands as a stopover.
Best Time to Visit Piigandi Järv #
Piigandi Järv is best in spring and summer for birdwatching and local recreation.
Weather & Climate near Piigandi Järv #
Piigandi Järv'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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (641 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
