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 at a Glance#
Address: Lake Žovnek (Žovnek Lake), near Braslovče, Slovenia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
About Lake Žovnek#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 3° | 0° | 53 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 6° | -1° | 55 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 4° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 9° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 99 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 10° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 8° | 4° | 114 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 4° | 0° | 82 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |