Jeziorak

Lake Poland's longest lake with numerous islands

Jeziorak in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship is Poland’s longest lake, stretching past Iława with many islands and narrow channels. Visitors sail, kayak, and explore lakeside resorts and forested shores in the Masurian lake district.

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Jeziorak is a long, narrow lake in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship of northern Poland, known as the country’s longest lake by length at roughly 27 kilometers. It lies within the Iława Lake District and features an irregular shoreline with bays and peninsulas.

The lake is popular for sailing, boating and angling, and the town of Iława at the lake’s western end functions as the main service and access center for visitors. Jeziorak is also linked to Poland’s historic Elbląg Canal, which provides a navigable connection toward the Baltic coast.

The lake’s length and connected waterways make it significant for regional tourism and water-based recreation, with marinas, promenades and excursion services operating from Iława and other small settlements along the shore.

Jeziorak sits in northern Poland’s lake district, surrounded by mixed forest and agricultural land, and is readily reached from regional roads serving Iława.

  • Length: Poland's longest lake by length, stretching roughly 27 kilometers, with a sinuous shoreline and numerous bays that make it important for boating and fishing.
  • Recreation: The lake is part of a larger chain of lakes in the Iława Lake District and is a focal point for local tourism, sailing and freshwater fishing activities.

What to See #

  • Iława: The town of Iława sits at the western end of the lake and serves as the main access point and gateway for boating, tourism and lakeside recreation.
  • Elbląg Canal: The historic Elbląg Canal connects the lake system to the city of Elbląg and the Baltic Sea via a navigable canal system with unique inclined-plane sections used for raising and lowering boats.
Jeziorak
Jeziorak Lake, near Iława, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
53.7388, 19.5951

How to Get to Jeziorak #

Jeziorak is the large lake by the town of Iława in Warmian‑Masurian Voivodeship. Iława is served by regional trains and buses (connections from Olsztyn, Gdańsk and other regional centres); from Iława railway or bus station the main lakefront is a short drive (5-10 minutes) or a 20-40 minute walk depending on which shore you aim for. Driving to Iława is the most direct way to access multiple beaches, marinas and boat launches on Jeziorak.

Tips for Visiting Jeziorak #

  • Use Iława as your base and catch one of the summer boat services from the Iława marina to explore Jeziorak and Wielka Żuława - the large lake island is the feature most visitors miss when they only drive the shoreline.
  • Plan your visit between late spring and early autumn when passenger boats and island access are operating, and pick a calm morning for the best conditions on the water.

Best Time to Visit Jeziorak #

Best visited in summer (June-August) for boating, swimming and outdoor lake activities.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 18-25°C
Warm weather ideal for boating, swimming and enjoying lakeside activities; highest visitor activity.
Spring / Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 5-18°C
Milder conditions and fewer tourists-good for quieter sightseeing, cycling and fishing.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-2°C
Cold; the lake and surrounding waterways may freeze in colder spells and many water activities stop.

Weather & Climate near Jeziorak #

Climate

Jeziorak'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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (642 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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