Rāzna National Park
National Park Latvian national park protecting Lake Rāzna and forests
Centered on Lake Rāzna, Latvia’s second-largest lake, Rāzna National Park features sandy shores, oak forests and cycling trails; visitors hire boats, fish, birdwatch and stay in lakeside guesthouses in Krāslava district.
Rāzna National Park is a protected area in eastern Latvia in the Krāslava district, centred on Lake Rāzna, which is the country’s second-largest lake.
The park protects the lake itself along with surrounding forests, smaller lakes and wetlands, offering shoreline recreation, angling and nature observation. Habitats include mixed forests and freshwater wetlands that support regional biodiversity.
The protected area was established to conserve the lake ecosystem and its landscape values while accommodating low-intensity recreation and local land uses.
Geographically the park lies in eastern Latvia, within Krāslava district, and is a regional destination for visitors from nearby towns and from the larger cities of southeastern Latvia.
- Key waterbody: Lake Rāzna is the second-largest lake in Latvia and is the park's central natural feature for boating, fishing and lakeshore habitat protection.
What to See #
- Lake Rāzna: Centered on Lake Rāzna, Latvia's second-largest lake, which dominates the park's ecology and recreational use.
- Surrounding landscape: Woodland, smaller lakes and wetlands that surround Lake Rāzna form the park's protected buffer and habitat matrix.
How to Get to Rāzna National Park #
Rāzna National Park is reachable by car from Rēzekne or Daugavpils; local roads connect the park’s facilities and lakeside access points. Regional buses serve nearby towns; a car provides the most flexibility.
Tips for Visiting Rāzna National Park #
- Visit the park's lakes early morning for still water reflections and bird activity.
- Combine a drive through with visits to nearby manor houses and local craft markets in the Krāslava area.
- Bring insect repellent in summer - boggy areas around lakes can be mosquito-prone.
Best Time to Visit Rāzna National Park #
June-September for lakeside activities and the warmest weather.
Weather & Climate near Rāzna National Park #
Rāzna National Park'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 21°C. Moderate rainfall (613 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
