Lago di Candia

Lake Small Piedmont lake with regional nature reserve

Near Candia Canavese, this Piedmont lake sits inside a regional nature reserve; visitors come for birdwatching, reedbeds and easy shoreline walks.

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Lago di Candia
Lago di Candia, Province of Turin, Piedmont, Italy (Parco naturale del Lago di Candia)
45.3167, 7.9000
Free to visit; nature reserve activities may have regulations

How to Get to Lago di Candia #

From Turin take the A4 or regional roads toward Caluso and then follow provincial signs to Candia; the park visitor center provides maps and parking. Regional trains and buses serve nearby towns; local buses connect in summer season.

Tips for Visiting Lago di Candia #

  • The protected park around Lago di Candia has a visitor center with maps-start there for guided routes and birdwatching hides.
  • Bring binoculars: the lake hosts a surprising variety of waterfowl and marsh species.
  • The lake is close to Turin-visit as a half-day trip from the city for a quiet contrast.

Best Time to Visit Lago di Candia #

Spring and autumn for birdwatching and milder weather; summer for warm lakeside walks.

Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 8-20°C
Breeding birds and wildflowers in the wetlands; pleasant walking weather.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 20-30°C
Warmer days and active wildlife; some shaded trails offer relief.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 10-20°C
Migratory movements and quieter trails; softer light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Lago di Candia #

Climate

Lago di Candia's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (770 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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