Lake Dobczyce Reservoir
Dam reservoir on the Raba River near Dobczyce
Behind Dobczyce's dam, the reservoir Lake Dobczyce sits beneath Dobczyce Castle; visitors walk shoreline trails, cycle local routes and fish the Raba River.
Lake Dobczyce at a Glance#
About Lake Dobczyce#
Lake Dobczyce (the Dobczyce Reservoir) is an artificial reservoir on the Raba River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, near the town of Dobczyce. It was formed by construction of a dam on the Raba and serves as a managed waterbody for the local area.
The reservoir shoreline and nearby hills are used for walking and local recreation, and the nearby Dobczyce Castle provides a notable viewpoint over the water. Boating and shoreline access are available in places around the reservoir.
The lake was created in the later 20th century when a dam was built on the Raba River to control flows and store water for the region. Since its creation the reservoir has become integrated into local leisure and landscape management.
The reservoir lies beside the town of Dobczyce in southern Poland, within the administrative region of Lesser Poland Voivodeship and serves the surrounding rural and small-urban communities.
- Castle viewpoint: Dobczyce Castle overlooks the reservoir and provides a prominent viewpoint over the water and surrounding countryside.
- Reservoir use: The lake is an artificial reservoir formed by damming the Raba River and is used for water management and local recreation.
Weather & Climate near Lake Dobczyce#
Lake Dobczyce'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 -6°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (772 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 2° | -5° | 44 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 3° | -4° | 36 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 42 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 7° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 80 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.2h |
| June | Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 109 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 8° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 46 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 42 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |