Perućac lake Lake
Reservoir on the Drina River with scenic shores
Perućac Lake on the Drina River in Bosnia and Herzegovina formed behind a hydroelectric dam; visitors use it for boating, fishing, riverside walks and access to nearby rafting on the Drina.
Perućac lake at a Glance#
Address: Perućac Lake (Jezero Perućac), near Višegrad / Bajina Bašta, Bosnia and Herzegovina / Serbia
About Perućac lake#
Perućac Lake is an artificial reservoir on the Drina River in Bosnia and Herzegovina created by river regulation for hydroelectric power.
The lake and adjacent river valley provide opportunities for boating, fishing, and riverside scenery; nearby viewpoints look over the Drina canyon and the reservoir shoreline. Local recreation is combined with industrial infrastructure related to power generation.
The lake formed following construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Drina; the reservoir has since served as part of regional power systems and altered river flow and local land use.
Situated on the Drina River in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina near the town of Višegrad, the lake lies within the Drina valley close to the border with Serbia.
- Reservoir origin: Formed as a reservoir on the Drina River behind a hydroelectric dam, the lake is used for power generation and local recreation.
How to Get to Perućac lake#
Perućac Lake is reached by regional roads from Višegrad (Bosnia and Herzegovina) or Bajina Bašta (Serbia). The area is car-accessible and local taxis or operators run boats on the lake and river for short excursions.
Tips for Visiting Perućac lake#
- If hiring a boat on the Drina, confirm the route and whether the operator will take you through the Perućac gorges-some sections are seasonally closed.
- Walk the dam and its viewpoints in the late afternoon when water light turns gold and fewer day-trippers are present.
- Combine a visit with nearby Višegrad to see the Ottoman-era bridge immortalized by Ivo Andrić's novel The Bridge on the Drina.
Best Time to Visit Perućac lake#
Perućac Lake and the Drina canyon are most pleasant from late spring through early autumn when water activities are available and viewpoints are accessible.
Weather & Climate near Perućac lake#
Perućac lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (961 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 4° | -1° | 65 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 6° | 0° | 60 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 4° | 67 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 10° | 82 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 91 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.5h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.9h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 20° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 1.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 5° | 88 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 5° | 0° | 77 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
