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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4°C | -2.2°C | 101.9 mm | 15 | 4.9 h | 14 km/h | 4°C |
| Feb | 7°C | -1.8°C | 76.6 mm | 12 | 6.7 h | 14.3 km/h | 4°C |
| Mar | 10.3°C | 0°C | 81.7 mm | 14 | 8.2 h | 14.3 km/h | 5°C |
| Apr | 14.1°C | 3.4°C | 94.8 mm | 14 | 9.7 h | 13.7 km/h | 8°C |
| May | 17.4°C | 8.1°C | 167.5 mm | 18 | 9.5 h | 12.8 km/h | 13°C |
| Jun | 22.6°C | 13.2°C | 135.9 mm | 16 | 11.8 h | 12.4 km/h | 17°C |
| Jul | 23.8°C | 14.9°C | 145 mm | 17 | 11.6 h | 12 km/h | 20°C |
| Aug | 23.3°C | 14.7°C | 170.6 mm | 16 | 10.3 h | 11.7 km/h | 20°C |
| Sep | 19.2°C | 11°C | 114.4 mm | 13 | 9.0 h | 11 km/h | 17°C |
| Oct | 15.2°C | 6.9°C | 101.8 mm | 13 | 7.2 h | 11.8 km/h | 13°C |
| Nov | 9.1°C | 2.1°C | 85.8 mm | 11 | 5.7 h | 11.8 km/h | 8°C |
| Dec | 5.6°C | -0.8°C | 92 mm | 15 | 4.6 h | 12.2 km/h | 5°C |
🌊 Water temperatures are based on multi-year averages from public tourism and weather sources. Actual values can vary by ±2 °C depending on conditions.
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Lake Chiemsee
Lake Chiemsee (Germany) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 10 °C. Daytime highs average 14 °C, while nights cool to about 6 °C. The destination sees roughly 1368 mm of rainfall per year and 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Bavarian sea with King Ludwig II's Herrenchiemsee Palace on its island, the Frauenwörth Abbey on Fraueninsel, and a sailing and windsurfing haven in summer.
Best swimming season runs from early summer into September: in July water reaches its warmest point around 20 °C, while air temperatures climb up to 23.8 °C in July.
Note: with roughly 26 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Chiemsee
When is the best time to visit Lake Chiemsee?
The best time to visit Lake Chiemsee: June to September – best in July (avg. 19.4 °C, 17 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Lake Chiemsee?
The warmest month is July with an average of 19.4 °C and daytime highs around 23.8 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 1.1 °C and night-time lows around -2.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Lake Chiemsee have?
May has the most rainy days with 18 rainy days. The driest month is November with 11 rainy days.