Some lakes can be seasonal because they are located in hot deserts. In these areas, there is often limited rainfall and the water sources that feed the lakes can dry up during certain times of the year. This results in the lake becoming seasonal, with water levels rising and falling depending on the amount of rainfall and evaporation.
In contrast, lakes in humid areas are usually fed by a constant source of water and are less likely to be seasonal. In high altitudes, the temperature can be too cold for a lake to form, and the landscape may be dominated by glaciers and snowfields. In cool temperate margins, the climate is mild and there is often enough rainfall to sustain a lake throughout the year.