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 at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - 1° -3° 56 mm partly cloudy 92% 1.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
February Poor -7° - 4° -2° 53 mm partly cloudy 92% 1.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.2h
March Poor -3° - 8° 1° 76 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 0° - 12° 5° 99 mm overcast 81% 1.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.4h
May Acceptable 5° - 18° 11° 116 mm overcast 80% 1.7 m/s 1.3 high 14.8h
June Acceptable 8° - 21° 15° 144 mm overcast 80% 1.5 m/s 1.6 very high 15.6h
July Good 10° - 23° 17° 154 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 15.2h
August Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 131 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.3 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
September Good 7° - 19° 13° 124 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 2° - 13° 8° 119 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.2 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -3° - 6° 2° 107 mm partly cloudy 90% 1.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
December Poor -6° - 1° -3° 75 mm partly cloudy 90% 1.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h