Lago di Cavazzo

Lake Largest natural lake in Friuli, popular recreation spot

One of Friuli‑Venezia Giulia’s larger lakes, frequented for swimming, sailing and shoreline walks beneath the Carnic Prealps.

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Lago di Cavazzo (also called Lago di Cavazzo Carnico) is a natural lake in the province of Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in northeastern Italy, and is the largest natural lake in the region.

Visitors come for shoreline walks, local boating and birdwatching; the lake is lined by reedbeds and small beaches in places and is integrated with neighbouring villages for local recreation.

The basin is of natural origin and has been part of local settlement and land use for centuries, with small villages on its shores and traditional uses such as fishing.

The lake lies at the foot of the Carnic Alps near the village of Cavazzo Carnico in the Udine province, set within the valley landscape of northeastern Friuli.

  • Regional scale: the largest natural lake in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, lying near the village of Cavazzo Carnico and other small communities.
Lago di Cavazzo
Lago di Cavazzo (Lago di Cavazzo Carnico), Province of Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
46.3261, 13.0719
Free to visit (local facilities may charge)

How to Get to Lago di Cavazzo #

Reach Lago di Cavazzo by driving from Udine or Tolmezzo on provincial roads; there are designated parking areas and local bus connections from larger towns in season. The lakeside towns offer basic services and equipment rental in summer.

Tips for Visiting Lago di Cavazzo #

  • There are marked trails and small picnic spots-use the main car parks to find the best paths.
  • Early morning light on the lake is excellent for photography of reflections and mist.
  • Combine with a visit to the Friulian alpine valleys and local dairy farms for regional food.

Best Time to Visit Lago di Cavazzo #

Summer for watersports and recreation; spring and autumn for quieter walks and better light.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 18-28°C
Warm days for swimming and lakeside recreation.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 10-18°C
Clearer skies and quieter paths; great for photography.
Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 8-18°C
Flowering meadows and active wildlife around the shore.

Weather & Climate near Lago di Cavazzo #

Climate

Lago di Cavazzo'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. Abundant rainfall (1591 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
1.1 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. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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