Lake Rėkyva
Lake Natural lake near Šiauliai in northern Lithuania
Near Šiauliai, Lake Rėkyva has beaches and walking paths that attract locals for summer swims and picnics; it’s a common day‑trip destination for city residents seeking shoreline recreation.
Lake Rėkyva is a natural lake in Šiauliai County in northern Lithuania, located close to the city of Šiauliai. It functions as a local recreational and natural area for the surrounding urban population.
The shoreline and shallow waters are used for swimming, walking and small-boat recreation during the warmer months. Reed beds and mixed woodland fringe parts of the lake and provide habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
The lake is glacial in origin and has been part of the local landscape since the end of the last Ice Age. Over time its shores have been used for informal beaches and city-adjacent leisure facilities.
The lake sits on the edge of the city of Šiauliai in northern Lithuania, within Šiauliai County, and is readily accessible from the city.
- Nearest city: Šiauliai is the nearest city; the lake lies on the outskirts of the urban area and is used by local residents for recreation.
How to Get to Lake Rėkyva #
Lake Rėkyva is near the city of Šiauliai in Šiauliai County. From Šiauliai city center it’s a short drive (10-20 minutes) via local roads; public buses also serve stops close to the lake during the warmer months.
Tips for Visiting Lake Rėkyva #
- Seek out the quieter north and east shores for solitude-popular beaches concentrate in a few small areas.
- Bring a borrowed or rented kayak-exploring the lake's coves by paddle reveals hidden rocky points and reed channels.
- Local Finnish and Lithuanian weather apps give the most reliable wind forecasts-conditions can change quickly in spring.
Best Time to Visit Lake Rėkyva #
Lake Rėkyva in Šiauliai County is most pleasant in summer for water recreation; shoulder seasons offer quieter visits and more bird activity.
Weather & Climate near Lake Rėkyva #
Lake Rėkyva'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 -6°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (615 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 27 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 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 (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 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 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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