Canoe, SUP and kayak on Lake Malta, in Poznań
A long, narrow lake in the city, with an international regatta course, cycle paths all around and kayak and SUP rentals.
The story
Lake Malta was created in the 1950s by damming the Cybina stream; its regatta course has hosted the world rowing and canoe championships.
Why go
Because you paddle in the city, with the regatta course and the park all around.
Which wind
Good with Calm mornings
Avoid with Rowing races, thunderstorms
Practical information
- Activities
- Kayaking, SUP
- Level
- Beginners
- Seabed
- Artificial lake in the city
- Best time
- May–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Rentals on the north shore, a few minutes by tram from the centre of Poznań.
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Zwierzyniec station, 300 m away (about 5 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Balbinka station, 700 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Poznań Airport (POZ), about 11 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, free.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From January to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is July (about 72 mm), the driest April.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -3 to 3 °C | 3° -3° | 51 |
| Feb | from -1 to 5 °C | 5° -1° | 46 |
| Mar | from 1 to 10 °C | 10° 1° | 36 |
| Apr | from 4 to 15 °C | 15° 4° | 33 |
| May | from 9 to 20 °C | 20° 9° | 54 |
| Jun | from 14 to 25 °C | 25° 14° | 66 |
| Jul | from 15 to 26 °C | 26° 15° | 72 |
| Aug | from 16 to 26 °C | 26° 16° | 72 |
| Sep | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 43 |
| Oct | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 56 |
| Nov | from 2 to 8 °C | 8° 2° | 43 |
| Dec | from 0 to 4 °C | 4° 0° | 45 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 0 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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Wind and thunderstorms can change within hours: before going in, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112, water rescue 601 100 100.