Neltume Lake
Lake Scenic lake in Chile's Lake District
Neltume Lake in Chile’s Los Lagos Region draws hikers, kayakers and anglers to forested shores backed by volcanic foothills.
How to Get to Neltume Lake #
Neltume is reached by road from the town of Panguipulli; from the Los Lagos regional center (Valdivia) it is a several-hour drive south. Local buses and private transfers service the nearby towns; lodges often arrange pickups.
Tips for Visiting Neltume Lake #
- Combine a visit with nearby hiking trails in the Huilo-Huilo / Andean-Amazon transition - check local conditions and permits.
- Bring insect repellent and waterproof layers; the lake sits in a high-rainfall temperate rainforest zone.
Best Time to Visit Neltume Lake #
Best visited in the southern summer and shoulder seasons when trails and boat access are most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Neltume Lake #
Neltume Lake's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 2°C to 24°C. Heavy rainfall (2177 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (296 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (322 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (363 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (284 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
