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Lake Rychy

Lake

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 essentials

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

Lake Rychy at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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).

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-38°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - -2° -10° 38 mm overcast 98% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.6h
February Poor -9° - -2° -10° 32 mm overcast 97% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.4h
March Poor -5° - 3° -5° 37 mm overcast 92% 3.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 1° - 10° 3° 43 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.0h
May Good 6° - 17° 12° 51 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.9 m/s 1.1 high 16.0h
June Good 10° - 21° 15° 74 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 17.1h
July Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 79 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.6 m/s 1.4 high 16.6h
August Good 11° - 21° 16° 71 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.4 m/s 1.1 high 14.8h
September Good 6° - 15° 11° 63 mm overcast 83% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.6h
October Acceptable 2° - 9° 3° 53 mm overcast 90% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.3h
November Poor -2° - 3° -3° 51 mm overcast 95% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 8.1h
December Poor -6° - -1° -8° 48 mm overcast 97% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
Getting There & Around

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.