Colico Lake

Lake Scenic lake in Araucanía Region surrounded by forests

Lago Colico in Araucanía offers forested shores and freshwater fishing; anglers, kayakers and travellers base themselves nearby to access trails and views of surrounding volcanoes.

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Colico Lake
Colico Lake area, Araucanía Region, Chile
-39.0813, -71.9828
Accessible year-round (daylight hours)
Free (lake access); fees may apply for boating or national park services

How to Get to Colico Lake #

Access depends on which of the local lake basins is intended; the Araucanía regional capital, Temuco, is the primary transport hub. From Temuco, regional roads and local buses or private car travel into lake districts; local tourism offices provide directions for specific lakes.

Tips for Visiting Colico Lake #

  • Check local regulations before launching boats - permits may be required.
  • Visit in late spring for wildflower sightings on the surrounding hillsides.
  • If fishing, verify species regulations and licensing with local authorities.

Best Time to Visit Colico Lake #

Best visited during the Southern Hemisphere's summer months for recreational use; shoulder seasons provide quieter conditions.

Summer
Dec-Feb · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Warmest time for boating and fishing.
Spring-Autumn
Sep-Nov, Mar-May · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Shoulder seasons with fewer visitors; crisp mornings and better light.

Weather & Climate near Colico Lake #

Climate

Colico Lake's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 2°C to 24°C. Heavy rainfall (2326 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (343 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

343 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (370 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

370 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (380 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

380 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (303 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

303 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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