Lake RėkyvaLake Rėkyva at a Glance
About Lake Rėkyva
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.
Nearby Attractions to Lake Rėkyva
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -2° | -9° | 39 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -6° - -2° | -9° | 27 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 34 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 1° - 10° | 3° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 79 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.8h |
| September | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 57 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 54 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 0° | -7° | 47 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
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.