Badovc Lake

Lake Reservoir supplying water to Pristina, Kosovo

Badovc Lake, a reservoir east of Pristina, supplies water to the capital and draws locals and visitors for walking trails, picnics and lakeside views of surrounding hills.

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Badovc Lake
Badovc Lake (Bardovci), near Pristina, Kosovo
42.6275, 21.2464

How to Get to Badovc Lake #

Approximately 7-15 km southeast of central Pristina by road; drive or take local taxis. The trip typically takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

Tips for Visiting Badovc Lake #

  • Badovc Lake (Bardovci) near Pristina is commonly used for recreation; check local advisories for fishing or swimming rules.
  • Drive the scenic route from Pristina's center - it's a short trip but roads can be narrow and winding.

Best Time to Visit Badovc Lake #

Warm months are best for recreation; spring and autumn are good for quieter visits.

Summer
June-August · 20-30°C
Warm and popular for picnics and swimming; crowds on weekends.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 10-20°C
Quieter and pleasant for walks; water levels vary by season.

Weather & Climate near Badovc Lake #

Climate

Badovc Lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (692 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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