Tauragnas
Lake Lithuania's highest point and scenic hillock
Lake Tauragnas in Utena County is Lithuania’s deepest lake, visited for boating, fishing and lakeside cottages amid rolling northeastern countryside.
Tauragnas is a lake in Utena County in northeastern Lithuania and is the deepest lake in the country. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 62.5 metres.
The shoreline is relatively quiet and used for swimming, small-boat recreation and fishing; there are small settlements and country roads around the lake rather than large tourist facilities. Natural shorelines and clear water are the main attractions rather than built attractions.
Tauragnas is a glacially formed lake and has been part of the regional landscape since the end of the last ice age. Its modern use is primarily recreational and local.
The lake sits in Utena County in northeastern Lithuania, within a rural area of lakes and forests.
- Deepest point: Maximum recorded depth is about 62.5 metres, making it the deepest lake in Lithuania.
How to Get to Tauragnas #
Tauragnas is in Utena County near Tauragnai and Zarasai. Drive via regional roads from Utena or Zarasai; local signage leads to trailheads and the viewpoint.
Tips for Visiting Tauragnas #
- Arrive on a clear day for the best views of the surrounding lakes and forests; mornings often have calmer air for photography.
- Hiking trails vary-ask local rangers for recommended routes and current conditions.
- If driving, use a 4x4 for mountain roads during wet seasons; some approach roads can be rough.
Best Time to Visit Tauragnas #
Summer and early autumn are the most pleasant seasons for hiking and ridge-line views; avoid heavy winter snow unless experienced.
Weather & Climate near Tauragnas #
Tauragnas'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 -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (651 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 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 (75 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 77 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 (75 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 (65 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 (53 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 (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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