Rogagua Lake

Lake Amazonian lake in Beni with abundant wildlife

Rogagua Lake lies in Bolivia’s Beni lowlands, part of seasonal wetlands where boat safaris and sport fishing reveal waterbirds, caimans and riverine forest.

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Rogagua Lake is a freshwater lake in the Beni Department of northeastern Bolivia, within the lowland Amazonian basin. It lies in a region characterized by wetlands and seasonal flooding.

The lake and surrounding wetlands are of interest for wildlife observation, especially waterbirds, fish and aquatic mammals typical of the Bolivian Amazon lowlands. Access is generally by road and river routes from regional towns and is seasonal depending on water levels.

Like many lakes in the Beni lowlands, Rogagua Lake’s form and extent are shaped by annual flood cycles and sediment dynamics; it has long been part of local subsistence fishing and seasonal navigation routes.

The lake is located in Beni Department in northeastern Bolivia, within the Amazonian floodplain region of the country; the nearest larger settlements are regional towns in Beni.

Rogagua Lake
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Best Time to Visit Rogagua Lake #

For easiest access and terrestrial wildlife viewing visit in the dry season (May-October); the wet season is best for boat-based wildlife and flooded-forest scenery.

Wet season (high water, lush)
November-April · ~24-32°C
Heavy rains flood surrounding plains and rivers rise-excellent for boat travel, aquatic wildlife and flooded-forest scenery but expect mosquitoes and limited dry-ground access.
Dry season (easier trails, concentrated wildlife)
May-October · ~20-30°C
Lower water levels make overland access easier and wildlife concentrates around remaining water bodies, improving terrestrial wildlife viewing.

Weather & Climate near Rogagua Lake #

Climate

Rogagua Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1781 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (268 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (282 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (235 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°

Weather

235 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°

Weather

182 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (233 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°

Weather

233 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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