Vana-pärnu Rand — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Sufficient (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00403022VANAPARN
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-11
E. coli: 33 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 13 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
9 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-11 | 33 | 13 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-08-06 | 72 | 27 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-31 | 37 | 70 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-28 | 23 | 990 | Ületab normi |
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 70 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-30 | 22 | 18 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-16 | 920 | 22 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-02 | 8 | 2 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-19 | 4 | <2 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Vana-pärnu Rand, located on the shore of Pärnu Bay in Pärnu County, is an official public beach. It lies near Pärnu (2 km to the west). An unstable history: 0 years excellent, 0 years good, 5 years poor (out of 11 monitoring years). The nearest weather station is Pärnu, practically right next to the beach. Official monitoring: Health Board, EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
- Coordinates: 58,3786° N, 24,4639° 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 | -1.3 | -5.5 | 50.4 |
| Feb | -3.9 | -1.6 | -6.4 | 48.5 |
| Mar | -0.7 | 2.6 | -3.9 | 39.5 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 9.9 | 1.3 | 40.0 |
| May | 11.3 | 15.8 | 6.4 | 47.8 |
| Jun | 16.0 | 19.9 | 11.4 | 78.4 |
| Jul | 18.5 | 22.2 | 14.2 | 86.1 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 21.0 | 13.6 | 91.7 |
| Sep | 12.6 | 15.9 | 9.5 | 58.9 |
| Oct | 7.0 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 68.9 |
| Nov | 2.4 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 58.8 |
| Dec | -1.4 | 0.4 | -3.4 | 52.7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-11): E. coli 33 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 13 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: sufficient.
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 Vana-pärnu Rand a safe place to swim?
Vana-pärnu 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.