Lago del Coghinas

Lake Reservoir in Sardinia supplying irrigation and recreation

In northern Sardinia, the Lago del Coghinas reservoir supplies irrigation and recreation; anglers, windsurfers and birdwatchers use its shores, and nearby villages offer rural Sardinian cuisine.

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Lago del Coghinas is an artificial reservoir on the island of Sardinia in Italy, formed by impounding the Coghinas river. It is a significant water resource for the surrounding agricultural areas.

The lake is used for irrigation and hydroelectric purposes and also supports local recreational activities such as boating and birdwatching at accessible shoreline points. Visitor facilities are concentrated near access roads and local towns.

The reservoir was created by dam construction on the Coghinas river to regulate flows and supply water for agriculture and power generation; the dam remains the principal engineered feature of the site.

The lake lies inland in northern Sardinia within the administrative region of Sardinia, near towns and agricultural areas that depend on the reservoir for water supply. Road access connects it to nearby settlements and to regional routes.

  • Usage: The reservoir is one of Sardinia's principal artificial lakes and is used for irrigation and hydroelectric purposes as well as local recreation.
  • Visitor access: Shoreline access and boating are available at specific points rather than continuous public beaches, so check local access before visiting.

What to See #

  • Diga del Coghinas: The dam structure that impounds the reservoir and regulates flow on the Coghinas river for irrigation and power purposes.
Lago del Coghinas
40.7500, 9.0333

Best Time to Visit Lago del Coghinas #

Weather & Climate near Lago del Coghinas #

Climate

Lago del Coghinas's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (598 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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