Pournari lake Reservoir
Reservoir in Epirus forming part of hydroelectric system
A lake in Epirus used for angling, short hikes and scenic drives through northern Greece's mountainous terrain.
Pournari lake at a Glance#
About Pournari lake#
Pournari Lake is a reservoir in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece created on the Arachthos River. The lake and its dam are part of regional water management infrastructure.
The reservoir is framed by steep valley sides and hills typical of the Epirus interior, and it is visited for fishing and local scenic drives rather than mass tourism. Shoreline roads and viewpoints along nearby routes give access to visual overlooks of the water.
The lake exists because of dam construction that impounded the Arachthos River to form a managed water body. Its primary roles are related to flow regulation and local resource use.
It sits inland in Epirus, in the general area of Arta and surrounding highland terrain in northwestern Greece, at about 39.25°N, 21.01°E.
- Reservoir on Arachthos: Formed by a dam on the Arachthos River, it is one of several reservoirs in Epirus used for water regulation and power.
Best Time to Visit Pournari lake#
Best visited in late spring through early autumn for pleasant weather, outdoor activities, and accessible facilities.
Weather & Climate near Pournari lake#
Pournari lake's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (896 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 3° - 11° | 6° | 101 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 110 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 6° - 15° | 10° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 8° - 19° | 14° | 67 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 43 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 29° | 22° | 22 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 18° - 32° | 25° | 16 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 32° | 25° | 20 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 47 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 97 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 146 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 4° - 12° | 8° | 141 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |