Širvėna Lake
Lake Lake in Panevėžys County, Lithuania
Lake by Biržai in Panevėžys County, edged by Biržai Castle; draws visitors for boating, castle visits and lakeshore birdwatching.
How to Get to Širvėna Lake #
Easily reached from the town of Panevėžys by local roads; cycle paths and short drives make the lake an accessible day outing from the city center.
Tips for Visiting Širvėna Lake #
- Drive or cycle from Panevėžys for an easy day trip - local roads are quiet and well-signed.
- Visit in late spring for plentiful birdlife in surrounding wetlands.
- Bring a camera: the lake's low, mirror-like light at dawn is excellent for reflections and long exposures.
Best Time to Visit Širvėna Lake #
Late spring through summer is the best time for comfortable weather and nature activity.
Weather & Climate near Širvėna Lake #
Širvėna Lake'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 (619 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.