Lake Caldonazzo Lake
Trentino lake used for water sports and beaches
In Valsugana, Trentino, Lake Caldonazzo draws windsurfers, swimmers, and weekenders; quaint towns ring the shore and walking routes climb into nearby hills.
Lake Caldonazzo at a Glance#
Address: Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
About Lake Caldonazzo#
Lake Caldonazzo is a freshwater lake in Trentino in northern Italy, located in the Valsugana valley. It is a regional recreational lake popular for watersports and lakeside tourism.
The lake’s sheltered waters and prevailing breezes attract windsurfers, sailors and swimmers, and there are beaches, promenades and facilities in nearby towns. Local towns such as Caldonazzo and Levico Terme provide visitor services and accommodation.
The lake is a natural alpine valley lake that has long supported local tourism and lakeside development rather than industrial uses.
It lies in the Valsugana area of Trentino, in the foothills east of the city of Trento, surrounded by low mountains and valley settlements.
- Watersports: Popular for windsurfing and sailing, with several lakeside towns providing boat launches and rental services.
How to Get to Lake Caldonazzo#
From Trento: follow the A22/E45 and then provincial roads toward Pergine Valsugana; the lake is a short drive from the town center and well signed. Regional buses serve the lakeside towns in season.
Tips for Visiting Lake Caldonazzo#
- Park in the lakeside towns of Pergine Valsugana or Calceranica al Lago and walk the lakeside paths to find quieter coves.
- Try local fish dishes in the village trattorie - the lake's culinary identity leans on freshwater fish preparations.
- For photography, early morning light off the southern shore captures reflections of the surrounding Dolomite foothills.
Best Time to Visit Lake Caldonazzo#
Best in late spring through early autumn for warm weather and full services.
Weather & Climate near Lake Caldonazzo#
Lake Caldonazzo's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (804 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | 1° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 0.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Acceptable | -2° - 7° | 3° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 0.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 7° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 66 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 79 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 89 mm | overcast | 74% | 1.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 0.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 0.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 5° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 0.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 5° | 2° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 0.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
