Pärnu Keskrand — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Good (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00403022PARNU
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-11
E. coli: 48 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 12 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
7 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
| 2025-08-11 | 48 | 12 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-05 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
| 2025-07-28 | 70 | 16 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-24 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
| 2025-07-14 | 390 | 90 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-07 | – | – | Andmed puuduvad |
Beach
Pärnu Keskrand is a coastal beach on the shore of Pärnu Bay in Pärnu County, practically within the city of Pärnu. Water quality has been at least good in all 11 monitoring years. The Pärnu weather station is located next to the beach. Regular monitoring by the Health Board is carried out under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
- Coordinates: 58,3725° N, 24,4981° E
- County: Pärnu County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.3 | -1.4 | -5.5 | 50.3 |
| Feb | -4.0 | -1.7 | -6.4 | 48.4 |
| Mar | -0.7 | 2.5 | -3.8 | 39.6 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 9.9 | 1.3 | 40.3 |
| May | 11.3 | 15.7 | 6.5 | 49.3 |
| Jun | 15.9 | 19.8 | 11.5 | 81.3 |
| Jul | 18.5 | 22.2 | 14.3 | 89.0 |
| Aug | 17.4 | 20.9 | 13.6 | 95.9 |
| Sep | 12.7 | 15.9 | 9.6 | 61.9 |
| Oct | 7.0 | 9.5 | 4.7 | 73.7 |
| Nov | 2.4 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 60.3 |
| Dec | -1.4 | 0.4 | -3.4 | 52.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-11): E. coli 48 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 12 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: good.
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?
Coastal 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 Pärnu Keskrand a safe place to swim?
Pärnu Keskrand 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.