Burgseeli

Lake Alpine lake in Canton Bern near Thun

A small lake in the canton of Bern offering swimming, walking tracks and local fishing; used for short countryside outings near nearby villages.

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Burgseeli
Burgseeli (near Diemtigen), Canton of Bern, Switzerland
46.6975, 7.8855
Open 24 hours (public lake)
Free

How to Get to Burgseeli #

Access by regional roads from the nearby towns of Diemtigen and Oey; parking at small public lots. Nearest larger transport hub is Interlaken-expect a 30-50 minute drive from there.

Tips for Visiting Burgseeli #

  • Bring a picnic; the south shore has flat grassy areas perfect for a late-afternoon rest.
  • The lake freezes in hard winters-local walkers sometimes skate when conditions permit, but check safety first.
  • Photographers should aim for early morning for still water reflections of the Alps.

Best Time to Visit Burgseeli #

Summer for swimming and pastoral hikes; winter offers snowy scenes but limited access in heavy snow.

Summer
June-August · 12-22°C
Pleasant for swimming and hiking around the shore.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C
Often snow-covered with a chance of frozen surface; winter walking in alpine light.

Weather & Climate near Burgseeli #

Climate

Burgseeli's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1153 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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