Lake Rāzna
Lake Latvia's largest lake and protected nature area
Latvia’s largest lake in Rēzekne Municipality, Lake Rāzna offers shallow bays, sailing, beach spots and birdwatching; visitors use local resorts and marinas for summer recreation.
Lake Rāzna is a large freshwater lake in eastern Latvia, notable within the Latgale region for its size and shoreline. It is a focal point for local lakeside recreation and nature activities.
The lake supports boating, angling and lakeside leisure and is ringed by summer cottages and small settlements; its relatively open waters and islands attract visitors from the surrounding region. Conservation and water-quality management have been local concerns because of its recreational and ecological value.
Lake Rāzna is a postglacial lake situated in Rēzekne municipality in eastern Latvia, set within a mixed agricultural and forested landscape and accessible from nearby towns and regional roads.
- Scale: It is one of the largest lakes in Latvia and a prominent freshwater recreation and fishing area within the Latgale region.
How to Get to Lake Rāzna #
Lake Rāzna is in Rēzekne Municipality. It is accessible by regional road from Rēzekne town and other regional centers; local buses and private cars are the common means of travel.
Tips for Visiting Lake Rāzna #
- Rent a boat in summer to explore secluded bays and islands.
- Bring a sunhat and light layers-the weather can be changeable even in summer.
- Combine with visits to nearby medieval towns for a cultural day alongside your lake time.
Best Time to Visit Lake Rāzna #
Summer for boating and swimming; autumn for quieter visits and moderate temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Lake Rāzna #
Lake Rāzna's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (603 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 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. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 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 (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°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 (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (56 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 (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
