Lake Wigry and the monastery
A large lake with a jagged outline, dozens of bays and islands, at the heart of a national park. On the peninsula stands a Baroque Camaldolese monastery, where you can sleep in the monks' little houses.
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Weather 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 Bartny Dół station, 5.2 km away. Alternatively: Powały station, 5.3 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Olsztyn-Mazury Airport (SZY), about 154 km away.
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 month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to March night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is July (about 104 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -6 to -1 °C | -1° -6° | 56 |
| Feb | from -5 to 1 °C | 1° -5° | 45 |
| Mar | from -2 to 6 °C | 6° -2° | 42 |
| Apr | from 2 to 12 °C | 12° 2° | 49 |
| May | from 7 to 18 °C | 18° 7° | 68 |
| Jun | from 12 to 22 °C | 22° 12° | 76 |
| Jul | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 104 |
| Aug | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 74 |
| Sep | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 49 |
| Oct | from 4 to 12 °C | 12° 4° | 66 |
| Nov | from 0 to 5 °C | 5° 0° | 51 |
| Dec | from -4 to 0 °C | 0° -4° | 56 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 161 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.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- ★ Along the Czarna Hańcza in Wigry National ParkTrail · T · 12.6 km · +50 m · 3.5–4 hours · 8 km
- Canoeing the Czarna HańczaWater sports · Rafting and canoeing · Beginners · 8 km
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- Supraśl MonasteryHistory and art · 94 km as the crow flies