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.

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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
Lake Žovnek
Lake Žovnek (Žovnek Lake), near Braslovče, Slovenia
46.2719, 15.0228
Open 24 hours
Free

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.

Summer
June-August · 18°C-28°C
Warm water ideal for swimming and family outings.
Late Spring
May-June · 12°C-22°C
Calm weather and wildflowers along the shore.
Autumn
September-October · 8°C-18°C
Quieter and good for reflective walks.

Weather & Climate near Lake Žovnek #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

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.

69 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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