Lake Rychy

Lake Transboundary lake in eastern Latvia and Belarus

Lake Rychy on Latvia’s eastern side offers anglers quiet waters and access to surrounding forests; visits tend to be low-key, focused on fishing and rural landscapes.

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Lake Rychy
55.7000, 26.7167

How to Get to Lake Rychy #

Lake Rychy is reached by regional roads from nearby Latvian towns; private car or local taxi are the most practical options. Public transport to very small lakes in rural Latvia can be infrequent, so plan transfers ahead and use local maps for minor roads.

Tips for Visiting Lake Rychy #

  • Check Latvian border rules if approaching from neighboring countries - some shores lie near administrative boundaries.
  • Wear waterproof boots for shoreline exploration; banks can be marshy.
  • Bring a field guide for freshwater fish and amphibians; the lake hosts regional species.

Best Time to Visit Lake Rychy #

Summer for recreation and birdlife; autumn for quieter visits and photography.

Summer (June-August)
June-August · 15-25°C
Warm and leafy; best for paddling and birding.
Autumn (September-October)
September-October · 5-15°C
Colorful shores and quieter conditions as tourism tails off.

Weather & Climate near Lake Rychy #

Climate

Lake Rychy'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 -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (640 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-38°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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