Brennsee

Lake Alpine lake in Carinthia popular for swimming

A lake in Carinthia used for swimming, lakeside walks and light boating, set against lower alpine slopes and rural scenery.

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Brennsee
46.7708, 13.7539

How to Get to Brennsee #

Brennsee is accessible by road from towns across Carinthia. The nearest larger centres provide rail and bus links; from there, local roads lead to lakeside parking and access points.

Tips for Visiting Brennsee #

  • Swim at designated spots only-the lake deepens quickly in places.
  • Visit the nearby spa towns for contrasting thermal experiences.
  • Early morning is best for calm water and fewer people.

Best Time to Visit Brennsee #

A lake (Brennsee) in Carinthia, southern Austria-expect alpine-influenced landscapes, clear water, and lakeside recreation.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 18-28°C
Warm water and busiest season; ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May, Sep · 10-20°C
Fewer crowds and pleasant weather for walking.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C
Cold and quiet; bundled walks around the shore are atmospheric.

Weather & Climate near Brennsee #

Climate

Brennsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1254 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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