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Lielais Ludzas ezers

Lake

Large lake beside Ludza town in eastern Latvia, used for boating, angling and lakeside walks near the historic centre.

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Lielais Ludzas ezers essentials

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

Lielais Ludzas ezers at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lielais Ludzas ezers

Summer months offer the best access and warmest conditions for outdoor activities; shoulder seasons reward with solitude.

Summer
June-August · 16-24°C (61-75°F)
Warmest months with long daylight-popular for swimming and boating.
Autumn
September-October · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Crisp air and changing foliage; quieter shorelines.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Frozen or near-frozen surfaces at times; limited recreational use.

Weather & Climate near Lielais Ludzas ezers

Climate

Lielais Ludzas ezers's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (607 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -9° - -4° -11° 36 mm overcast 98% 3.4 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
February Poor -9° - -3° -11° 29 mm overcast 98% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.3h
March Poor -5° - 2° -6° 33 mm overcast 93% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 2° - 10° 3° 37 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.0h
May Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 52 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.0 m/s 1.2 high 16.2h
June Good 11° - 21° 16° 67 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 1.5 high 17.3h
July Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 80 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 1.4 high 16.8h
August Good 11° - 21° 16° 69 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.5 m/s 1.1 high 14.9h
September Acceptable 6° - 15° 10° 59 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.6h
October Poor 3° - 9° 3° 51 mm overcast 92% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
November Poor -2° - 2° -4° 51 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 8.0h
December Poor -6° - -2° -9° 43 mm overcast 97% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lielais Ludzas ezers

Lielais Ludzas ezers is served by local roads from the town of Ludza; the lake sits within Ludza district in eastern Latvia. The closest larger transport hub is the town of Ludza-driving is the most convenient way to reach specific shore points.

Tips for Visiting Lielais Ludzas ezers

  • Local access roads can be narrow-drive carefully and park in marked areas to avoid private farmland.
  • Bring a map; trail signage may be limited outside town centers.
  • Visit during calm weather to enjoy reflections and still-water photography-mornings are often the calmest.