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Lake Usma

Lake

Located in Ventspils Municipality, Lake Usma offers sandy shores, bathing spots and small holiday resorts; locals and summer visitors use the lake for swimming, fishing and family picnics.

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Lake Usma essentials

Address: Lake Usma, near Usma Manor, Ventspils Municipality, Latvia
Admission: Free
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Usma

Summer months are best for swimming and lakeside activity; spring and autumn suit birdwatchers and walkers.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warm water and long daylight; busiest for swimmers and families.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Cooler, good for walking the shore and birdwatching.
Winter
November-March · -10-2°C (14-36°F)
Frozen surface occasionally; very quiet.

Weather & Climate near Lake Usma

Climate

Lake Usma'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 -6°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (666 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneMaySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -5° - 0° -8° 42 mm overcast 94% 3.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h
February Poor -6° - -1° -8° 27 mm overcast 93% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
March Poor -3° - 3° -4° 36 mm overcast 88% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 1° - 9° 2° 38 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.1h
May Good 6° - 15° 10° 39 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.2 m/s 1.1 high 16.4h
June Very Good 10° - 19° 14° 58 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.0 m/s 1.3 high 17.6h
July Good 13° - 21° 17° 76 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.9 m/s 1.3 high 17.0h
August Good 13° - 21° 17° 76 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.7 m/s 1.0 moderate 15.0h
September Good 9° - 16° 12° 73 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.2 m/s 0.5 moderate 12.6h
October Acceptable 5° - 10° 5° 70 mm overcast 87% 3.4 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
November Poor 1° - 5° -1° 75 mm overcast 92% 3.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.8h
December Poor -3° - 1° -5° 56 mm overcast 94% 3.7 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake Usma

Usma is accessible by car from Ventspils and other regional towns; local roads lead to parking near the manor and lakeside beaches. Public buses serve the broader municipality but expect a short walk from stops.

Tips for Visiting Lake Usma

  • Walk from Usma Manor along the lakeshore path for the best mix of architecture and beach views.
  • Visit midweek in summer if seeking quieter beaches; weekends draw locals from Ventspils and farther afield.
  • Bring insect repellent in early summer: the reed beds are lively at dusk.