Lake Amvrakia Lake
Greek coastal lake and important bird habitat
Coastal plain lake in Western Greece near Amvrakia/Amfilochia that supports wetlands and birdlife; attracts anglers, birdwatchers and visitors interested in local wetland ecology.
Lake Amvrakia at a Glance#
Address: Lake Amvrakia, Western Greece, Greece
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free
How to Get to Lake Amvrakia#
Drive: Accessible by local roads from Agrinio (roughly 40-60 minutes depending on route); parking is informal. Public transport: regional buses serve nearby towns-expect a taxi or walk from the nearest stop.
Tips for Visiting Lake Amvrakia#
- Visit in spring or autumn for migrant waterfowl and fewer people.
- Approach along rural secondary roads; parking is informal-bring small change for a nearby kafenio if stopping.
- Bring binoculars and a field guide: reed edges hide warblers and bitterns.
Best Time to Visit Lake Amvrakia#
Best visited in spring or autumn for birdlife and gentle weather; summers can be hot and insect-heavy.
Weather & Climate near Lake Amvrakia#
Lake Amvrakia's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (856 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 5° - 14° | 8° | 111 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 35 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 17 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 18° - 32° | 25° | 13 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 32° | 25° | 15 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 16° - 29° | 22° | 42 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 152 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 5° - 14° | 9° | 135 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |