Gazivoda Lake
Lake Artificial reservoir on the Ibar River, hydroelectric dam
An artificial reservoir on the Ibar River near Mitrovica, straddling northern Kosovo/Serbia; locals and visitors use it for boating, angling and shoreline villages rather than mass tourism.
Tips for Visiting Gazivoda Lake #
- Go early morning or late afternoon for the calmest water and the best light for photography; those hours also tend to be quieter along the shoreline.
- Use the local towns as access points - Zubin Potok and nearby villages serve as common starting places to reach the reservoir shores and minor roads leading to viewpoints and small beaches.
- Expect stretches of private or sparsely serviced shoreline; check local signage and ask locally about public parking/entry before heading down lesser roads to avoid trespass.
Best Time to Visit Gazivoda Lake #
Late spring through early autumn is the most pleasant time to visit Gazivoda Lake for outdoor activities and milder weather.
Weather & Climate near Gazivoda Lake #
Gazivoda Lake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (801 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
