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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7°C | -3.3°C | 140.7 mm | 17 | 4.9 h | 7.6 km/h | 4°C |
| Feb | 6.9°C | -2.3°C | 110.6 mm | 14 | 6.4 h | 7.8 km/h | 4°C |
| Mar | 9.5°C | -0.5°C | 117.1 mm | 15 | 7.8 h | 7.9 km/h | 4°C |
| Apr | 13.1°C | 3.2°C | 144.9 mm | 17 | 9.2 h | 8.2 km/h | 6°C |
| May | 16.8°C | 7.7°C | 231.2 mm | 22 | 8.9 h | 8 km/h | 10°C |
| Jun | 22.1°C | 12.7°C | 187.2 mm | 19 | 11.5 h | 7.9 km/h | 12°C |
| Jul | 23.4°C | 14.3°C | 212.2 mm | 20 | 11.2 h | 7.9 km/h | 14°C |
| Aug | 23.1°C | 14.2°C | 227.6 mm | 19 | 10.0 h | 7.3 km/h | 14°C |
| Sep | 19.4°C | 10.6°C | 151.7 mm | 16 | 8.5 h | 7.2 km/h | 12°C |
| Oct | 16.3°C | 7.5°C | 135.4 mm | 14 | 7.1 h | 7.6 km/h | 9°C |
| Nov | 10.6°C | 2°C | 106.2 mm | 13 | 5.8 h | 7.2 km/h | 6°C |
| Dec | 6.8°C | -1.2°C | 126 mm | 15 | 4.5 h | 7.3 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 Königssee
Lake Königssee (Germany) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 10 °C. Daytime highs average 14 °C, while nights cool to about 5 °C. The destination sees roughly 1891 mm of rainfall per year and 8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Germany's deepest mountain lake in the Berchtesgaden region — the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä, the echo-trumpet show of the electric boats and views of the Watzmann east face.
Water stays on the cool side with peak temperatures around 14 °C in July — swimming is for the brave. The mountain panorama, however, shines brightest in July when air temperatures reach 23.4 °C.
Note: with roughly 27 °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 Königssee
When is the best time to visit Lake Königssee?
The mildest months in Lake Königssee: June to August. Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Lake Königssee?
The warmest month is July with an average of 18.9 °C and daytime highs around 23.4 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 0.7 °C and night-time lows around -3.3 °C.
How many rainy days does Lake Königssee have?
May has the most rainy days with 22 rainy days. The driest month is November with 13 rainy days.