Kara Lake
Lake High-altitude lake in Potosí Department, Bolivia
High on the Potosí plateau, Kara Lake offers thin‑air Andean terrain; visitors come for remote trekking, stark mountain scenery and seasonal birdlife rather than developed facilities.
How to Get to Kara Lake #
Access typically requires travel by road from Potosí or other regional centers; roads can be unpaved and weather-dependent. Local drivers and guides are recommended for safe passage in the high Andes.
Tips for Visiting Kara Lake #
- Allow a day for acclimatization if coming from low altitude; the Potosí region has high elevations and thin air.
- Local guides know the access routes; roads can be rough and weather-dependent.
- Bring layered clothing - Andean days swing from sunny to cold quickly.
Best Time to Visit Kara Lake #
Dry season (May-October) is generally best for access and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Kara Lake #
Kara Lake's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from -11°C to 14°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -7°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is the coldest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -11°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of 8°C and lows of -11°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is freezing with highs of 9°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -7°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Almost no rain.
