Concepción Lake

Lake Highland Bolivian lake in Santa Cruz Department

A lake in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz Department, Laguna Concepción receives local visitors for fishing, riverside recreation and rural scenery.

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Concepción Lake
Concepción Lake area, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
-17.4833, -61.4167

How to Get to Concepción Lake #

Concepción Lake is reached via regional roads from departmental centres in Santa Cruz Department. Travel by road can be lengthy and road quality variable; coordinate with local transport providers for current conditions.

Tips for Visiting Concepción Lake #

  • Combine a visit with other reserves or lakes in Santa Cruz Department to make the long journey worthwhile.
  • Local water levels fluctuate with the seasons; check with local guides before planning any water-based activities.
  • The surrounding landscape is sparsely settled - bring supplies and plan fuel stops.

Best Time to Visit Concepción Lake #

Best in the dry season for overland access and clearer trails; conditions can be remote and rustic year-round.

Dry Season
May-September · 10-20°C
Lower water levels but easier overland access and clearer skies.
Wet Season
December-March · 15-28°C
Higher water and greener surrounds; travel may be impeded by rains.

Weather & Climate near Concepción Lake #

Climate

Concepción Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and warm winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 16°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (993 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (153 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 24 mm.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 33°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 33°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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