ŽuvintasWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Žuvintas
Best in spring and autumn for bird migration; expect limited facilities.
Spring-Early Summer
April-June · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Migratory birds are active; wetlands are full.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Migration continues; colours change and crowds are low.
Weather & Climate near Žuvintas
Climate
Žuvintas'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 -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (606 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 45
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-38°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -1° | -9° | 37 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 28 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 36 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 2° - 11° | 4° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.9h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.8h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.9h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.4h |
| August | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.7h |
| September | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 50 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 47 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 0° | -7° | 46 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Žuvintas
Žuvintas Reserve lies south of Kaunas and can be accessed from the town of Prienai or from Alytus by regional roads. A car is the most convenient option; local buses serve nearby towns but may not stop at the reserve entrance. Follow signs for Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve from main regional roads.
Tips for Visiting Žuvintas
- Visit early morning for best birdwatching; bring binoculars if interested in the reserve's avifauna.
- Use marked trails and keep to boardwalks - parts of the reserve are protected wetlands.
- Download a map in advance as mobile coverage can be patchy within the reserve.