Baalensee

Lake Lake in Brandenburg, near Berlin

Baalensee, northwest of Berlin, forms part of Brandenburg’s lake district. Locals and visitors use it for boating, summer swimming and cycling routes that link neighbouring lakes.

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Baalensee
53.1818, 13.1495

How to Get to Baalensee #

Reachable by regional road from nearby Brandenburg towns. Nearest larger transport hubs are Berlin and Potsdam, from which local trains and buses serve smaller towns close to the lake.

Tips for Visiting Baalensee #

  • The lake's shore paths are pleasant for a short walk - bring a local map, as signs can be sparse
  • In winter the lake freezes; ice activities are undertaken locally but should be attempted only with local guidance
  • Combine the visit with the nearby town of Fürstenberg/Havel if planning transport links

Best Time to Visit Baalensee #

Best from late spring through early autumn for walks and boating; winters are cold and quiet.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Pleasant walking weather and open waterways for boating.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Frozen surfaces and stark winter light; fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Baalensee #

Climate

Baalensee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (559 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 29 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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