Lake Dubrava Reservoir
Reservoir lake in northern Croatia used for irrigation
A reservoir in northern Croatia used for local recreation and fishing. Roads and picnic spots around the lake make it a weekend destination for nearby towns.
Lake Dubrava at a Glance#
Address: Lake Dubrava (Dubrava Reservoir), near Donji Miholjac / Koprivnica-Križevci County, Croatia
Hours: 24/7
Admission: Free
About Lake Dubrava#
Lake Dubrava is a named lake in Croatia located at approximately 46.31667°N, 16.65000°E. It is recorded as a regional waterbody in Croatian geographic sources.
The lake is part of the local Croatian landscape and is used for regional purposes according to local land and water management. It is not widely cited as an international tourist landmark in primary summaries.
Lake Dubrava appears in national and regional place-name records as a freshwater feature. Specific construction or modification history is not stated in the basic geographic record used here.
Geographically it lies in northern Croatia at the coordinates above, within the inland landscape of the country.
How to Get to Lake Dubrava#
The reservoir is reachable by road from nearby towns such as Donji Miholjac and Ludbreg. Take regional roads off the A4 motorway (Zagreb-Osijek) and follow local signage toward the Drava River reservoirs. A car is the easiest way to explore multiple viewpoints along the shoreline.
Tips for Visiting Lake Dubrava#
- Bring insect repellent in summer; shoreline reeds often harbor mosquitoes.
- Drive slowly along the surrounding local roads - vantage points from small hills give unexpectedly cinematic views across the reservoir.
- If fishing is intended, check Croatian regional regulations and acquire a local licence (sold in nearby villages).
Best Time to Visit Lake Dubrava#
Warmer months are best for recreation and wildlife watching; winters are quiet and often icy.
Weather & Climate near Lake Dubrava#
Lake Dubrava's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (803 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 39 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 6° | -1° | 40 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 4° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 78 mm | some cloud | 59% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 9° | 3° | 79 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 4° | -1° | 55 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |