Orava (reservoir) Reservoir
Large Slovak reservoir bordering Poland, popular recreation
A large reservoir on the Orava River created by damming; visitors boat, fish and visit lakeside villages while viewing the shoreline and nearby Orava Castle across the water.
Orava (reservoir) at a Glance#
Address: Orava Reservoir (Oravská priehrada), Žilina Region, northern Slovakia
How to Get to Orava (reservoir)#
Orava Reservoir is reached from major towns like Dolný Kubín or Tvrdošín; travel by car on Routes 59 and local roads. Regional buses connect nearby towns to reservoir access points; driving is the easiest way to reach viewpoints and boat-launch sites.
Tips for Visiting Orava (reservoir)#
- Drive the Orava Reservoir road during late afternoon for the long reflections of Orava Castle on the water.
- Boat tours on the reservoir provide close views of drowned villages and the shoreline's cliffs-ask locally about licensed operators in Zubrovo or Tvrdošín.
- Bring binoculars: migrating waterfowl congregate in large numbers in spring and autumn.
Best Time to Visit Orava (reservoir)#
Late spring through early autumn for boating; autumn for photographs and fewer people.
Weather & Climate near Orava (reservoir)#
Orava (reservoir)'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 -7°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (830 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
