Suur Pehmejärv
Lake Shallow forest lake in Võrumaa
A lake in Võrumaa county, Suur Pehmejärv lies among mixed forests and wetlands; the area is used locally for fishing, walking and birdlife observation.
Suur Pehmejärv is a lake in Võrumaa in southeastern Estonia. The name translates from Estonian as a version of “large soft lake” and it is one of many small lakes in the region.
The lake is set within a rural, forested landscape typical of southeastern Estonia and is visited for local recreation, nature observation, and quiet lakeside access. It is part of the regional network of lakes and wetlands that characterise Võrumaa.
Suur Pehmejärv is a natural lake in the Estonian lake district and has been part of the local landscape for centuries, used historically for local fishing and by nearby settlements.
The lake lies in Võrumaa in southeastern Estonia, within the country’s lake-rich interior and surrounded by forest and small rural settlements.
How to Get to Suur Pehmejärv #
Suur Pehmejärv is in Võrumaa; the most practical approach is by car from Võru town. Follow regional roads to local villages near the lake and use village paths and marked footpaths to reach the shore. Public transport may reach the nearest village but is not frequent.
Tips for Visiting Suur Pehmejärv #
- The lake is shallow in parts-walk carefully and avoid stepping on sensitive boggy edges.
- Bring insect repellent in warmer months-mosquitoes can be numerous at dusk.
- Explore by footpaths from nearby villages to see different shorelines; locals often know the least soggy routes.
Best Time to Visit Suur Pehmejärv #
Best visited in late spring through summer for accessible shores and comfortable walking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Suur Pehmejärv #
Suur Pehmejärv'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 -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (651 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 81 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 (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (62 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 (56 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 (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
