Puula Lake
Large lake in South Savo, Finland
Lake Puula in South Savo offers island-dotted shoreline and clear water. Visitors come for boating, fishing, summer cottages and sauna culture, plus hiking on nearby trails and seasonal berry and mushroom picking.
Puula at a Glance#
Address: Puula Lake, South Savo region, Finland
Hours: Open access (no formal hours)
About Puula#
Puula is a freshwater lake in the South Savo region of eastern Finland, part of the Finnish lakeland landscape. It is one of the numerous midsized lakes in the region and is used for recreational boating and fishing.
The lake offers shoreline cottages, island islets and sheltered bays that attract anglers and small-boat users, especially in summer. There are informal landing places and local boat services rather than large marinas.
Puula, like other Finnish lakes, was formed by glacial action and drains within the larger Finnish catchment system. Its shoreline and islands are typical of the lake-dotted terrain of South Savo.
Geographically it lies within South Savo in eastern Finland, surrounded by forested countryside and small rural settlements rather than major urban centres.
- Access and recreation: Accessible by private boat and by road; popular in summer for boating, lakeside cottages and freshwater recreation.
How to Get to Puula#
Puula is in South Savo; the nearest larger towns with road connections are Mikkeli and Savonlinna. Car access is the most practical option; follow regional roads from national routes and look for signage to local villages and boat ramps.
Tips for Visiting Puula#
- If canoeing or fishing, check local regulations - certain bays and seasons have restrictions to protect spawning fish.
- Visit early morning to catch mist on the water and the lake's strong birdlife, including terns and swans in season.
- Local lakeside cottages (mökki) are common - book accommodation in nearby towns for summer weekends.
Best Time to Visit Puula#
Summer months offer classic Finnish lake experiences; spring and autumn are quieter and good for wildlife watching.
Weather & Climate near Puula#
Puula'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 -12°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (612 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -4° | -12° | 42 mm | overcast | 99% | 2.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.1h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -5° | -13° | 32 mm | overcast | 99% | 2.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 0° | -7° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 34 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.5h |
| May | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.2h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 56 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.9h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 75 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.1h |
| August | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.6h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 58 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 7° | 2° | 61 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 2° | -4° | 55 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -2° | -9° | 48 mm | overcast | 99% | 2.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.1h |