Lake Iset

Lake Russian lake near Yekaterinburg used for recreation

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Lake Iset
Lake Iset (Iset Reservoir), Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
57.0064, 60.4219
Open year-round
Free

How to Get to Lake Iset #

By car: reachable from Yekaterinburg along regional roads. Public transport: local buses and minibuses connect nearby towns; check schedules for frequency.

Tips for Visiting Lake Iset #

  • The lake is an artificial reservoir-check local regulations for fishing and boating permits.
  • Visit from Yekaterinburg for a day trip; public transport links exist but are limited.
  • Be prepared for changeable weather; summers can be mild while winters are very cold.

Best Time to Visit Lake Iset #

Summer is the most practical time to visit for comfort and access; winters are harsh and frozen.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 12-25°C
Most accessible season with pleasant conditions for short boat trips and walks.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December-February · -30-0°C
Very cold and often frozen-winter sports possible for experienced visitors.

Weather & Climate near Lake Iset #

Climate

Lake Iset'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 -18°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (512 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-43°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -10°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

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