Lake Žovnek
Lake Small Slovenian lake near Žovnek Castle ruins
Small lake in northeastern Slovenia near local villages; visited for lakeside walks, angling and low-key countryside outings.
Lake Žovnek is a lake in Slovenia. It is a named freshwater body located at the coordinates provided.
There are no widely recorded visitor facilities or major tourist highlights specifically associated with this lake in the common sources consulted for this entry. Additional recreational or amenity details are not documented here.
No widely documented historical information about the lake’s origin or notable events is available in the standard references used for this description.
The lake is located in Slovenia at the coordinates given above. Further local geographic or access details are not provided here.
- Coordinates: 46.27185 N, 15.02275 E
How to Get to Lake Žovnek #
From Ljubljana, drive northeast via A1/E57 toward Celje then take regional roads toward Braslovče and follow signs for Žovnek; the lake is a short local drive from the town center.
Tips for Visiting Lake Žovnek #
- Arrive early in summer to enjoy calm water and fewer anglers.
- The lake is small-combine your visit with nearby villages or a cycling route through surrounding farmland.
- Respect private property signs-some shorelines are used by local residents.
Best Time to Visit Lake Žovnek #
Summer for swimming; late spring and early autumn for fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Lake Žovnek #
Lake Žovnek's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1222 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.