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Širvėna Lake

Lake

Lake by Biržai in Panevėžys County, edged by Biržai Castle; draws visitors for boating, castle visits and lakeshore birdwatching.

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Širvėna Lake essentials

Country: Lithuania
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Lithuanian

Širvėna Lake at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Širvėna Lake

Late spring through summer is the best time for comfortable weather and nature activity.

Summer
June-August · 18-25°C
Warmest time, good for boating and lakeside walks.
Late spring
May-June · 8-18°C
Bird migration and wildflower displays.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C
Cooler air, mellow colors and quieter shores.

Weather & Climate near Širvėna Lake

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -7° - -2° -9° 39 mm overcast 97% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
February Poor -7° - -1° -9° 30 mm overcast 97% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.3h
March Poor -4° - 3° -4° 34 mm overcast 91% 3.2 m/s 0.3 low 11.7h
April Good 2° - 11° 4° 42 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.0h
May Very Good 7° - 18° 12° 49 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.0 m/s 1.1 high 16.2h
June Good 10° - 21° 16° 65 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 17.3h
July Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 78 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 16.8h
August Very Good 11° - 22° 17° 63 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.3 m/s 1.0 high 14.9h
September Good 7° - 16° 12° 61 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.6h
October Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 57 mm overcast 91% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
November Poor -1° - 4° -2° 51 mm overcast 95% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 8.0h
December Poor -5° - 0° -7° 50 mm overcast 97% 3.3 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
Getting There & Around

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.