Kubija Järv — 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: EE00506012KUBIJ
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-12
Enterococci: 0 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-12 | – | 0 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-15 | – | 4 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-17 | – | 4 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-20 | – | 1 | Vastab normile |
Beach
The Kubija Järv bathing beach lies on the lakeshore in Võru County. It is located near Võru (4 km to the southwest). Over 11 years of monitoring, the water quality has remained excellent. The nearest weather station is Võru (3.9 km). Bathing-water monitoring is carried out under the EU Bathing Water Directive (Health Board).
- Coordinates: 57,8123° N, 27,0027° E
- County: Võru County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.6 | -2.6 | -6.8 | 47.6 |
| Feb | -4.8 | -2.3 | -7.4 | 44.6 |
| Mar | -0.9 | 2.4 | -4.2 | 40.9 |
| Apr | 5.8 | 10.0 | 1.6 | 44.7 |
| May | 11.5 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 66.2 |
| Jun | 16.0 | 19.8 | 11.7 | 85.5 |
| Jul | 18.3 | 22.0 | 14.3 | 77.9 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 20.7 | 13.5 | 85.5 |
| Sep | 12.2 | 15.4 | 9.2 | 58.5 |
| Oct | 6.3 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 66.5 |
| Nov | 1.3 | 3.0 | -0.4 | 57.3 |
| Dec | -2.7 | -1.0 | -4.7 | 47.6 |
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 18.3°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 Kubija Järv a safe place to swim?
Kubija Järv 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.