Harku Rand — 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: EE00101026HARKU
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Beach
Harku Rand is a lakeside beach and swimming spot in Harjumaa. The area lies between Tallinn and Saue. Over 11 monitored years the water has earned an excellent rating every season. The nearest weather station is Tallinn-Harku (2.4 km). The Health Board conducts bathing water monitoring every summer in accordance with the requirements of the EU directive.
- Coordinates: 59,4142° N, 24,6317° E
- County: Harju County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.2 | -1.4 | -5.2 | 44.9 |
| Feb | -3.9 | -1.8 | -6.2 | 41.1 |
| Mar | -0.9 | 1.9 | -3.7 | 32.8 |
| Apr | 4.7 | 8.6 | 1.0 | 36.9 |
| May | 10.4 | 14.4 | 6.0 | 43.0 |
| Jun | 15.2 | 18.9 | 11.2 | 67.5 |
| Jul | 18.2 | 21.6 | 14.6 | 71.6 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 20.6 | 13.9 | 78.4 |
| Sep | 12.7 | 15.5 | 10.0 | 60.3 |
| Oct | 7.1 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 65.8 |
| Nov | 2.5 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 56.7 |
| Dec | -1.3 | 0.5 | -3.1 | 50.2 |
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 18.2°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
Lake 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 Harku Rand a safe place to swim?
Harku Rand 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.