Wdzydze Lake

Lake Postglacial lake in Pomerania, popular for boating

Lake in Kashubia, northern Poland surrounded by mixed forest and dotted with islands. Visitors use Wdzydze Lake for kayaking, boating and to visit the nearby open‑air ethnographic museum at Wdzydze Kiszewskie.

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Wdzydze Lake (Jezioro Wdzydzkie) is a lake in the Pomeranian Voivodeship of northern Poland, located in the Kashubian Lake District. It is part of a connected chain of lakes and is a notable landscape feature within the local lake system.

The lake is used for recreational boating, kayaking, and fishing, and forms part of local tourism in the surrounding rural and forested landscape. There are shoreside villages and facilities catering to visitors in the summer months.

The lake sits near the village of Wdzydze in northern Poland and lies within the broader region of lakes and forests that characterize the Pomeranian Voivodeship and Kashubian cultural area.

  • Recreational boating: Part of the Kashubian Lake District and a focal point for boating and kayaking in the region.
Wdzydze Lake
Wdzydze Lake (Jezioro Wdzydzkie), Kościerzyna County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
53.9762, 17.9086

How to Get to Wdzydze Lake #

Wdzydze Lake is accessed from Gdańsk by regional roads and rail connections to Kościerzyna; from there local roads and signage lead to lakeside villages and visitor facilities. Car is the most convenient option for exploring the area.

Tips for Visiting Wdzydze Lake #

  • Ask at local tourist offices about folkloric events and traditional boat rides that sometimes take place on Wdzydze Lake.
  • The Kashubian region nearby offers cultural museums and open‑air exhibits-combine a lake visit with regional cultural sites.
  • Boat rentals and small ferries operate in season; check local schedules and book in advance on busy summer weekends.

Best Time to Visit Wdzydze Lake #

Summer months are best for active lake recreation; late spring and early autumn are preferable for quieter visits.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Best for boating, swimming, and lakeside activities; busy with local tourism.
Late Spring / Early Autumn
May, September · 8-18°C
Quieter and pleasant weather for walking and photography.

Weather & Climate near Wdzydze Lake #

Climate

Wdzydze 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 -4°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (608 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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