Vuohijärvi
Lake Finnish lake in southern Finland, forested shores
Vuohijärvi is a Finnish lake used locally for fishing, canoeing and summer cottages; visitors rent boats, fish for perch and enjoy forested shorelines.
Vuohijärvi is a lake in Finland. It is one of the many freshwater lakes that form Finland’s inland lake network.
The lake lies within Finland’s normal recreational and ecological lake system and is used locally for boating, fishing and seasonal outdoor activities where facilities exist.
There is no single founding date; the lake is a natural freshwater body typical of the Finnish lakeland landscape.
Geographically the lake sits in Finland at the supplied coordinates and is part of the wider Finnish inland water system.
How to Get to Vuohijärvi #
Access is by regional roads and forest tracks; nearest larger towns will depend on exact county placement. The best approach is by car, using local forestry roads and small municipal maps; carry a paper map or offline GPS as cell coverage can be patchy.
Tips for Visiting Vuohijärvi #
- Many Finnish lakes share names; confirm Vuohijärvi by coordinates (61.2 N, 26.7 E) with local maps before heading out.
- If planning to fish, obtain the regional fishing permit - enforcement is common in summer.
- Carry insect repellent in June-August; small lakeside paths can be mosquito-prone at dusk.
Best Time to Visit Vuohijärvi #
Late spring through early autumn is the most pleasant period for canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching.
Weather & Climate near Vuohijärvi #
Vuohijärvi'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 (605 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 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 -7°C. Moderate rainfall (37 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 (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°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 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 75 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 (61 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 (64 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 (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.