Lake Drīdzis
Lake Deepest lake in Latvia, clear waters
Latvia’s deepest natural lake, Lake Drīdzis sits within wooded terrain and a protected area; visitors come for quiet hiking, bathing and small-scale fishing in summer months.
Lake Drīdzis is a lake in the Krāslava district of eastern Latvia and is known as the deepest natural lake in the country. The lake stands out in the local landscape for its depth and relatively clear waters.
The shoreline is largely natural with mixed forest and wetland zones, and the lake is used for small-scale recreation and angling. Scientific and natural-history interest focuses on its depth profiles and aquatic communities.
The lake occupies a forested lowland area in eastern Latvia and forms part of regional freshwater and woodland ecosystems. It is managed under regional conservation and land-use frameworks.
Lake Drīdzis lies in Krāslava district amid continental lowland terrain in eastern Latvia, accessible from local roads and nearby rural settlements.
- Depth: It is the deepest lake in Latvia and is notable for its clear, deep water compared with the region's generally shallow lakes.
Tips for Visiting Lake Drīdzis #
- Lake Drīdzis is Latvia's deepest lake, best visited late spring through early autumn for clearer weather and water visibility.
- Facilities around the lake are limited-plan supplies and transport from nearby Krāslava-area towns and expect narrow rural roads and minimal parking at access points.
Best Time to Visit Lake Drīdzis #
Visit Lake Drīdzis in summer (June-August) for the warmest weather and best conditions for lake activities.
Weather & Climate near Lake Drīdzis #
Lake Drīdzis'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 -9°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (626 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
