Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region)

Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region) at a Glance

About Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region)

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.

When to Go

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.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 15-22°C

Warmer, long daylight hours ideal for swimming, boating and hiking around the lake; this is the most popular time for outdoor activities.

Winter

Dec-Feb · -15-0°C

Freezing conditions are common and the lake may freeze; winter offers opportunities for ice activities but requires winter gear and local knowledge.

Shoulder seasons

Mar-May & Sep-Oct · 0-15°C

Spring and autumn bring changing conditions - fewer visitors and good wildlife/landscape photography opportunities, but weather can be variable.

Weather & Climate near Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region)

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good

Best Time to Visit

MayJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

-38°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	-10° - -3°	-11°	43 mm	overcast	99%	2.9 m/s	0.0 low	6.1h
February	Poor	-11° - -4°	-12°	31 mm	overcast	99%	2.8 m/s	0.0 low	8.7h
March	Poor	-7° - 1°	-7°	36 mm	partly cloudy	95%	3.0 m/s	0.2 low	11.6h
April	Acceptable	-2° - 7°	-1°	37 mm	partly cloudy	83%	3.0 m/s	0.5 moderate	14.5h
May	Very Good	4° - 15°	8°	36 mm	partly cloudy	77%	3.0 m/s	0.9 moderate	17.2h
June	Good	9° - 20°	15°	55 mm	partly cloudy	77%	2.9 m/s	1.1 high	18.9h
July	Good	11° - 22°	16°	77 mm	partly cloudy	80%	2.6 m/s	1.1 high	18.1h
August	Good	10° - 19°	15°	75 mm	partly cloudy	83%	2.5 m/s	0.8 moderate	15.6h
September	Acceptable	6° - 13°	8°	62 mm	overcast	88%	2.7 m/s	0.4 low	12.7h
October	Poor	2° - 7°	2°	57 mm	overcast	93%	3.0 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	-7° - -2°	-9°	47 mm	overcast	98%	2.9 m/s	0.0 low	5.1h

Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region)