Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region)
Lake Large lake near Tampere, used for recreation
A lake south of Tampere, Pyhäjärvi provides boating, angling and shoreline trails; visitors enjoy swimming, cabin stays and summer recreation typical of Finland’s lake districts.
Pyhäjärvi in the Tampere region is a freshwater lake in Pirkanmaa, southern Finland, situated within the broader Tampere lake district. It is one of several Finnish lakes sharing the name Pyhäjärvi and sits in a mixed farmland and forest landscape.
The lake is used locally for recreational boating, angling and seasonal cottage use, with shoreline access and small piers. In winter months the surface typically freezes and is used for winter activities where conditions are safe.
The lake was formed by glacial processes at the end of the last Ice Age and has been part of local settlement and rural land use for centuries. Water levels and shoreline uses have varied with local forestry and agricultural development.
Geographically it lies in Pirkanmaa province southwest of the city of Tampere, within easy driving distance of the city’s suburbs and regional road network.
- Recreation: The lake is commonly used for boating, fishing and lakeside leisure by residents of the Tampere region, with several public access points and cottages along the shore.
Best Time to Visit Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region) #
Best visited in summer for warm weather and long daylight for lakeside activities; winter suits winter-sport enthusiasts familiar with frozen-lake safety.
Weather & Climate near Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region) #
Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region)'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 -11°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (611 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 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 (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
