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Lake Rāzna

Lake

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.

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Lake Rāzna essentials

Country: Latvia
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Latvian
Emergency: 110

Lake Rāzna at a Glance

About Lake Rāzna

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.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Rāzna

Summer for boating and swimming; autumn for quieter visits and moderate temperatures.

Summer
June-August · 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Warmest swimming and boating conditions; the lake is busiest.
Autumn
September-November · 6-18°C (43-64°F)
Cooler and quieter with crisp air that suits walking and photography.

Weather & Climate near Lake Rāzna

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - -3° -11° 36 mm overcast 98% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
February Poor -9° - -3° -11° 29 mm overcast 98% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.3h
March Poor -5° - 1° -6° 34 mm overcast 93% 3.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 2° - 9° 3° 37 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.0h
May Very Good 7° - 16° 12° 50 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.0 m/s 1.2 high 16.2h
June Good 11° - 20° 15° 66 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 1.5 high 17.3h
July Good 12° - 21° 17° 80 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 1.4 high 16.8h
August Good 11° - 20° 16° 67 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.5 m/s 1.1 high 14.9h
September Acceptable 7° - 14° 10° 56 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.6h
October Poor 3° - 9° 4° 52 mm overcast 92% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
November Poor -1° - 3° -3° 52 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 8.0h
December Poor -5° - -1° -8° 44 mm overcast 97% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
Getting There & Around

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.