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Kavgolovskoe

Lake

Lake Kavgolovskoe near St. Petersburg features sandy bathing spots and summer dachas. Locals visit for swimming, fishing and short weekend outings along modest shoreline paths.

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Kavgolovskoe essentials

Country: Russia
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Ruble (р.)
Language: Russian
Emergency: 102

Kavgolovskoe at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Kavgolovskoe

Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; visit in summer for best access.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Best for open-water activities and roadside picnics.
Late spring-early autumn
May & September · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Quieter, with shifting light and fewer mosquitoes in September.

Weather & Climate near Kavgolovskoe

Climate

Kavgolovskoe'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 -11°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (637 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-41°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -11° - -5° -13° 41 mm overcast 98% 3.3 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
February Poor -10° - -4° -12° 32 mm overcast 98% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
March Poor -6° - 0° -7° 35 mm partly cloudy 94% 3.0 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 0° - 8° 1° 33 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.4h
May Good 6° - 15° 11° 37 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 17.0h
June Good 10° - 19° 15° 62 mm overcast 78% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 18.5h
July Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 74 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.0 m/s 1.2 high 17.8h
August Good 12° - 19° 15° 79 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.4h
September Acceptable 7° - 14° 10° 69 mm overcast 87% 3.1 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor 2° - 7° 2° 65 mm overcast 92% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.9h
November Poor -3° - 1° -5° 59 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.2h
December Poor -8° - -3° -10° 51 mm overcast 98% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 5.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Kavgolovskoe

Approximately a 1-1.5 hour drive from central St. Petersburg depending on traffic. The lake is reached by regional roads; public transport may serve nearby villages but a car is most convenient.

Tips for Visiting Kavgolovskoe

  • If visiting for recreation, plan the trip in summer-spring ice melts can make trails muddy and roads difficult.
  • Combine a visit with other Leningrad Oblast lakes to make the drive from St. Petersburg worthwhile.
  • Local anglers prize the lake-ask at nearby villages about permitted fishing spots and seasonal regulations.