Lago di Cavazzo
The largest natural lake in Friuli, among the mountains of Carnia: in summer you swim, in the morning you paddle and in the afternoon the breeze brings out the windsurfers.
Why go
Because it is almost unknown outside Friuli, has a steady wind and pairs well with a visit to Venzone.
Which wind
Good with Afternoon thermal breeze for windsurfing; calm mornings for SUP
Avoid with Thunderstorms
Practical information
- Activities
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing, SUP, Lake swimming
- Level
- Beginner to intermediate
- Seabed
- Mountain lake, gravel shores, cool water
- Best time
- June–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Beaches and boating clubs on the shore at Somplago and Alesso.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Venzone station, 4.7 km away. Alternatively: Carnia station, 6.3 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Trieste Airport (TRS), about 65 km away; with more flights, Venice Airport (VCE) is about 109 km away.
- Parking. There are 3 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 900 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In January night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is August (about 145 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -1 to 7 °C | 7° -1° | 59 |
| Feb | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 71 |
| Mar | from 4 to 12 °C | 12° 4° | 72 |
| Apr | from 7 to 17 °C | 17° 7° | 86 |
| May | from 12 to 21 °C | 21° 12° | 142 |
| Jun | from 17 to 26 °C | 26° 17° | 124 |
| Jul | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 144 |
| Aug | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 145 |
| Sep | from 14 to 23 °C | 23° 14° | 135 |
| Oct | from 10 to 19 °C | 19° 10° | 140 |
| Nov | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 120 |
| Dec | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 92 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 238 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
In the guide
Other spots nearby
- The Natisone at CividaleRiver swimming · 39 km
- ★ Lago di BarcisKayaking, SUP, Lake swimming · 42 km
- ★ Canoeing in the Grado and Marano lagoonKayaking, SUP · 71 km
- ★ Kayaking beneath the Duino cliffsKayaking, SUP, Snorkelling · 75 km
Sea conditions can change within hours: before going in, check the marine forecast and the local harbour office (Capitaneria di porto) rules. Emergencies at sea: 1530.