Rautavesi (Hartola)
Lake Finnish lake in Päijät-Häme region
Rautavesi near Hartola is a Päijät‑Häme lake used for boating, shoreline fishing and summer cottage recreation during warmer months.
Rautavesi (Hartola) is a lake in the Päijät-Häme region of southern Finland, located within or close to the municipality of Hartola. The Finnish name Rautavesi identifies it as one of many lakes in the Finnish Lakeland.
The lake functions as part of the local freshwater landscape and is used seasonally by residents for customary lake activities typical to the region. Detailed historical records or major built features are not widely cited.
Geographically it lies in Päijät-Häme in south-central Finland near the municipal area of Hartola.
Best Time to Visit Rautavesi (Hartola) #
Late spring to early autumn is best for Rautavesi if you want boating and open-water activities; in winter the lake freezes and conditions change.
Weather & Climate near Rautavesi (Hartola) #
Rautavesi (Hartola)'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 (595 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 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 (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
