Sailing and SUP at Mikołajki
The capital of Masurian sailing, between Lake Mikołajskie and the great Lake Śniardwy, with marinas, sailing schools and boat rentals, including boats you can sail without a licence.
The story
People have sailed the Great Masurian Lakes for more than a century: the canals linking them were dug in the 18th and 19th centuries, when the region was East Prussia, to transport timber.
Why go
Because it is the ideal place to hire a boat and spend a few days on the lakes.
Which wind
Good with Moderate west breeze
Avoid with Thunderstorms, strong wind on Lake Śniardwy
Practical information
- Activities
- Sailing, SUP, Kayaking
- Level
- Beginners
- Seabed
- Deep glacial lakes, reed-lined shores
- Best time
- June–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Marinas and rentals of boats, SUPs and kayaks in Mikołajki.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Ruciane-Nida station, 16.8 km away. Alternatively: Ruciane-Nida Zachód station, 17.9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Port Mikołajki, 600 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Olsztyn-Mazury Airport (SZY), about 55 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m 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 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 December to March night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is July (about 98 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -5 to 0 °C | 0° -5° | 57 |
| Feb | from -3 to 2 °C | 2° -3° | 49 |
| Mar | from -1 to 7 °C | 7° -1° | 42 |
| Apr | from 3 to 13 °C | 13° 3° | 47 |
| May | from 8 to 18 °C | 18° 8° | 65 |
| Jun | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 73 |
| Jul | from 14 to 24 °C | 24° 14° | 98 |
| Aug | from 15 to 25 °C | 25° 15° | 72 |
| Sep | from 11 to 20 °C | 20° 11° | 52 |
| Oct | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 68 |
| Nov | from 2 to 6 °C | 6° 2° | 53 |
| Dec | from -2 to 2 °C | 2° -2° | 60 |
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.
In the guide
Other spots nearby
Wind and thunderstorms can change within hours: before going in, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112, water rescue 601 100 100.