Boyuk Alagol Lake
Crater lake on Karabakh plateau, vivid turquoise water
Mountain lake in Kalbajar District formed in a volcanic basin; reached by remote highland routes and visited for alpine scenery, hiking and meadow views.
Boyuk Alagol at a Glance#
Admission: Free
How to Get to Boyuk Alagol#
Boyuk Alagol lies in the highlands of Kalbajar District. Access is primarily by road from the town of Kalbajar; routes are unpaved and can be impassable in winter. Most visitors reach the area with a 4x4 or a local guide from Kalbajar or nearby towns. There are no public transport links directly to the lake.
Tips for Visiting Boyuk Alagol#
- Bring warm clothing even in summer - mountain lakes in Kalbajar sit at altitude and can be windy and cold.
- There are no formal facilities; carry water and food and pack out rubbish.
- Use a 4x4 or local guide in winter/shoulder seasons; roads can be rough and unmarked.
Best Time to Visit Boyuk Alagol#
Best visited in late spring through early autumn for road access and mild weather.
Weather & Climate near Boyuk Alagol#
Boyuk Alagol's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -17°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (568 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -6° | -17° | 24 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -17° - -5° | -16° | 30 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -3° | -12° | 45 mm | overcast | 69% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 4° | -4° | 66 mm | overcast | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 1° | 82 mm | overcast | 65% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 7° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 2.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 9° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | 1° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -4° | -13° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
