Emajõgi Vabaujula — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00503015EVABA
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Hourly forecast
Beach
Emajõgi Vabaujula is a riverside bathing spot in Tartu County, located near Tartu (2 km to the northwest). All 11 EU monitoring assessments have returned a result of excellent. The nearest weather station is Tartu (2.0 km). Periodic water monitoring is carried out under the supervision of the Health Board (EU Bathing Water Directive).
- Coordinates: 58,3945° N, 26,7057° E
- County: Tartu County
- Bathing-site type: river water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.2 | -2.3 | -6.4 | 40.7 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.3 | -7.2 | 40.1 |
| Mar | -0.9 | 2.4 | -4.2 | 34.7 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 9.8 | 1.4 | 39.3 |
| May | 11.4 | 15.6 | 6.7 | 55.3 |
| Jun | 16.1 | 19.8 | 11.8 | 82.3 |
| Jul | 18.5 | 22.1 | 14.5 | 67.6 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.8 | 13.6 | 78.8 |
| Sep | 12.4 | 15.6 | 9.4 | 51.5 |
| Oct | 6.5 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 60.1 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 3.3 | -0.1 | 53.8 |
| Dec | -2.4 | -0.6 | -4.3 | 44.7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
According to the latest EEA monitoring, the bathing-water quality is excellent. Estonia's bathing water is monitored by the Health Board together with the European Environment Agency (EEA).
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.5°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
River water usually warms to 18–22 °C in midsummer, and more in shallow shoreline water. You can see the current water temperature on puhub's water layer.
Is Emajõgi Vabaujula a safe place to swim?
Emajõgi Vabaujula is an official, EEA-registered bathing beach whose water is monitored by the Health Board. There may not be a permanent lifeguard, so swim in the marked area and watch the weather.