Cololo Lake

Lake High-altitude Andean lake in La Paz Department

High‑altitude lake in La Paz Department, Cololo Lake sits among Andean puna. Visitors come for trekking, altiplano scenery and encounters with local pastoral landscapes.

How to Get to Cololo Lake #

Cololo Lake is in the highlands of La Paz Department. Access generally requires travel from regional towns by road and possibly on foot for the final approach. Local guides and knowledge of seasonal road conditions are recommended, especially at high altitude.

Best Time to Visit Cololo Lake #

A high-altitude lake in Bolivia's La Paz region; best visited in the dry season for easier travel and clearer skies.

Dry season (less rain)

May-October · 10-20°C

Better access to high-altitude lakes; trails are firmer and clearer.

Wet season (cloud and storms)

November-March · 12-18°C

Clouds and afternoon storms reduce visibility; travel can be more difficult due to mud.

Weather & Climate near Cololo Lake #

Climate

Cololo Lake's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -8°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (916 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

14°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (173 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

0° – 11°

Weather

173 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 11°

Weather

147 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

0° – 11°

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

-2° – 12°

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-5° – 12°

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-8° – 12°

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-8° – 12°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-7° – 13°

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

-4° – 13°

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

-2° – 14°

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

-2° – 14°

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

0° – 12°

Weather

152 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

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