Soitsjärv
Lake Estonian lake in Tartu County
A lake in Tartu County, Soitsjärv lies amid mixed forest and wetlands. Birdwatchers and anglers visit for quiet paddling, walking trails and seasonal waterfowl.
Soitsjärv is a lake in Tartu County in eastern Estonia. It is one of many small lakes in the region.
There is no widely noted built history for the lake; like other lakes in the area it formed and has been used by nearby communities for centuries.
Soitsjärv lies in Tartu County in southeastern Estonia, within a landscape of mixed forest and agricultural land.
How to Get to Soitsjärv #
Soitsjärv is located in Tartu County. Reaching it by car from Tartu takes less than an hour depending on the exact start point; local roads connect the county’s small villages.
Tips for Visiting Soitsjärv #
- Expect very local conditions - detailed facilities and signage can be sparse, so bring maps or GPS.
- Combine a visit with other Tartu County nature stops; the region is best explored by car.
Best Time to Visit Soitsjärv #
Summer months for lake visits; spring and autumn quieter but chillier.
Weather & Climate near Soitsjärv #
Soitsjärv'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 23°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 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. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 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 (34 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 (48 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 (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°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 cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 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 (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 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 (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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