Värska Sanatoorium — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-10
E. coli: 46 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 0 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
2 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | 46 | 0 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-13 | 8 | 2 | Complies with standards |
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2021–2024)
The EU class is a rolling assessment of the last four bathing seasons; 2021–2024 is the newest published by the EEA. This season's individual samples are shown above.
Quality trend (2014–2024):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00502013VARSKA
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Beach
Värska Sanatoorium is a lakeside bathing spot in Põlva County, 16 km southeast of the town of Räpina. In all 5 monitored seasons the water quality has been excellent. The Korela weather station is 12.9 km away. The Health Board carries out bathing-water monitoring every summer in line with the requirements of the EU directive.
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.3 | -2.4 | -6.4 | 38.7 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.3 | -7.1 | 36.6 |
| Mar | -0.8 | 2.4 | -3.9 | 33.6 |
| Apr | 5.8 | 9.8 | 1.8 | 39.5 |
| May | 12.0 | 15.9 | 7.8 | 57.7 |
| Jun | 16.7 | 20.2 | 12.8 | 78.7 |
| Jul | 19.0 | 22.3 | 15.4 | 67.8 |
| Aug | 17.7 | 21.0 | 14.4 | 76.8 |
| Sep | 12.7 | 15.7 | 9.9 | 55.5 |
| Oct | 6.7 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 59.1 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 3.2 | -0.0 | 54.0 |
| Dec | -2.5 | -0.8 | -4.3 | 41.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-10): E. coli 46 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 0 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 19.0°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 Värska Sanatoorium a safe place to swim?
Värska Sanatoorium 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.