Rava Paisjärv — 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: EE00201002RAVAPJ
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-04
E. coli: <30 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: <10 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
5 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-04 | <30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-21 | <10 | 50 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-07 | 30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-09 | <30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-19 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Rava Paisjärv, located in Järvamaa, is a lake swimming beach. It lies 16 km west of Tamsalu. Over 11 monitored years the water has earned an excellent rating every season. The nearest weather station is Väike-Maarja (22.0 km away). Periodic water monitoring is carried out under the supervision of the Health Board (EU Bathing Water Directive).
- Coordinates: 59,1233° N, 25,8475° E
- County: Järva County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.7 | -2.6 | -7.0 | 46.2 |
| Feb | -5.2 | -2.7 | -7.9 | 44.2 |
| Mar | -1.9 | 1.5 | -5.3 | 36.6 |
| Apr | 4.6 | 8.9 | 0.2 | 39.8 |
| May | 10.4 | 14.8 | 5.4 | 52.9 |
| Jun | 15.2 | 19.2 | 10.5 | 81.9 |
| Jul | 17.7 | 21.5 | 13.4 | 74.9 |
| Aug | 16.4 | 20.1 | 12.6 | 82.4 |
| Sep | 11.6 | 14.9 | 8.5 | 56.6 |
| Oct | 5.8 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 61.2 |
| Nov | 1.1 | 2.8 | -0.7 | 54.1 |
| Dec | -2.8 | -0.9 | -4.8 | 48.7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-04): E. coli <30 CFU/100 ml, enterococci <10 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: excellent.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 17.7°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 Rava Paisjärv a safe place to swim?
Rava Paisjärv 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.