Lake Corangamite
Lake Hypersaline lake west of Colac in Victoria
Southeast of Colac, Lake Corangamite is Victoria’s largest permanent saline lake; it’s an Important Bird Area for waterbirds and a destination for birdwatchers and windsurfers when conditions permit.
How to Get to Lake Corangamite #
Accessible from the town of Colac or the Great Ocean Road region via regional roads; consult local maps for public access points and reserves.
Tips for Visiting Lake Corangamite #
- Visit the Black Rock State Park areas for the best shore viewpoints
- Birdwatchers can focus on autumn and spring migrations when waterfowl concentrations increase
- Do not trespass on private farmland bordering parts of the lake-stick to public reserves
Best Time to Visit Lake Corangamite #
Spring and autumn are most pleasant; summer can bring ecological issues like blooms.
Weather & Climate near Lake Corangamite #
Lake Corangamite's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (664 mm/year).
January
January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 28 mm.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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